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Racial Disparities in Pulse Oximetry Cannot Be Fixed With Race-Based Correction
N. Patwari, D. Huang, et al.
This study by Neal Patwari, Di Huang, and Francesca Bonetta-Misteli reveals a concerning racial bias in pulse oximeters, which leads to a higher incidence of occult hypoxemia among patients of color. It highlights the crucial need to address the variance in pulse ox measurements between Black and white patients, emphasizing that simply adjusting hypoxemia thresholds won't suffice for equitable care.
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