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Are All Pulse Oximeters Challenged by Skin Pigmentation?

Are All Pulse Oximeters Challenged by Skin Pigmentation?

FromModern Healthcare’s Healthcare Insider Podcast


Are All Pulse Oximeters Challenged by Skin Pigmentation?

FromModern Healthcare’s Healthcare Insider Podcast

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Length:
15 minutes
Released:
Apr 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Pulse oximetry can detect low levels of oxygen in the blood, or hypoxemia, in patients with severe COVID-19. However, a recent study shows that readings may be inaccurate in patients with darker skin, further adding to racial discrepancies in COVID-19 outcomes. Fortunately, not all pulse oximeters have this problem. There are devices that took an equitable approach during development and show accuracy regardless of skin tone. In this episode, we talk to Masimo's Anand Sampath, Executive Vice President of Operations and Clinical Research, and Rick Gannotta, Chief Healthcare Administrative Officer, about racial bias in pulse oximetry.
Released:
Apr 28, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

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Modern Healthcare’s Healthcare Insider Podcast is a sponsored podcast series from Modern Healthcare Custom Media. In this series, we’ll interview healthcare’s most accomplished leaders to learn how they’re addressing the industry’s most pressing challenges, taking an inside look at the innovations that are moving the industry forward.