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In this hospital, pulse oximeters went from overestimating to underestimating blood oxygen. Why?

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Researchers identified that pulse oximeters shifted from overestimating to underestimating blood oxygen levels, with greater inaccuracies observed in patients of color.

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pulse oximetrymedical device accuracyhealth equityracial disparities

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Published by STAT News on October 6, 2026 8:30 AM

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