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Inaccuracy of pulse oximetry with dark skin pigmentation: clinical implications and need for improvement.
Kyriacou, Panicos A; Charlton, Peter H; Al-Halawani, Raghda; Shelley, Kirk H.
  • Kyriacou PA; Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering, City, University of London, London, UK. Electronic address: P.Kyriacou@city.ac.uk.
  • Charlton PH; Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering, City, University of London, London, UK; Department of Public Health and Primary Care, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK.
  • Al-Halawani R; Research Centre for Biomedical Engineering, City, University of London, London, UK.
  • Shelley KH; Department of Anaesthesiology, Yale University, New Haven, CT, USA.
Br J Anaesth ; 2022 Apr 13.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2232213
ABSTRACT
Recent reports highlight potential inaccuracies of pulse oximetry in patients with various degrees of skin pigmentation. We summarise the literature, provide an overview of potential clinical implications, and provide insights into how pulse oximetry could be improved to mitigate against such potential shortcomings.
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