Inaccuracy of pulse oximetry with dark skin pigmentation: clinical implications and need for improvement
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Journal Title
British Journal of Anaesthesia
ISSN
0007-0912
Publisher
Elsevier
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Article
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Kyriacou, P., Charlton, P., Al-Halawani, R., & Shelley, K. (2022). Inaccuracy of pulse oximetry with dark skin pigmentation: clinical implications and need for improvement. British Journal of Anaesthesia https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2022.03.011
Abstract
This editorial is driven by recent reports highlighting potential inaccuracies of pulse oximeters in patients with different skin pigmentations. The authors summarise the pertinent literature and provide an overview of the potential clinical implications. The editorial closes by providing insights into how pulse oximetry could be improved to mitigate against such potential shortcomings.
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PHC acknowledges funding from the British Heart Foundation (BHF) through grant (FS/20/20/34626).
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British Heart Foundation (FS/20/20/34626)
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External DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bja.2022.03.011
This record's URL: https://www.repository.cam.ac.uk/handle/1810/334691
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Licence URL: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
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