NBC News published this video item, entitled “Investigating Claims That Oximeters Give Inaccurate Readings To Patients With Darker Skin” – below is their description.
Oximeters measure oxygen levels in blood, but critics say if you’re a person of color, the device may be assessing your levels incorrectly. NBC News’ Zinhle Essamuah speaks to Ph.D. students who are working to develop new technologies to calibrate for differences in skin tones.
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