At the individual level ... had the lowest rate of in-hospital death and the shortest length of hospital stay. These results suggest that although racial and ethnic disparities exist in measurement of ...

Problems with pulse oximeters have been known for decades, but it wasn’t until the pandemic that the real dangers to Black patients became clear.

Pulse oximeters are used to check blood oxygen saturation levels and heart rate, but growing research suggests these devices may be less accurate in individuals with darker skin pigmentation ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would ... Administration’s recommendations apply to pulse oximeters, which are clip-on devices ...

“Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart rate is very slow and the heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body. If this happens, the individual may feel dizzy, very tired or ...

Higher body mass index was linked with both lower oxygen levels and faster respiratory rate. Body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure weren't associated with death. The most common symptom at ...

Makers of medical devices that quickly measure oxygen levels in the blood would have to gather extra data to show that their ...