Pulse Oximetry May Be Inaccurate in Patients with Darker Skin.

Am J Nurs ; 121(4): 16, 2021 04 01.

Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1209860

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Study highlights the need for symptom assessment in addition to oximetry measurement.

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Data Accuracy; Oximetry/statistics & numerical data; Oximetry/standards; Skin Pigmentation; Symptom Assessment/methods; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; United States

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Skin Pigmentation / Oximetry / Symptom Assessment / Data Accuracy Limits: Adult / Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: North America Language: English Journal: Am J Nurs Year: 2021 Document Type: Article

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