The effect of skin pigmentation on pulse oximeter accuracy

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Kyriacou, Panicos
  Charlton, Peter
Al-Halawani, Raghda
Shelley, Kirk
Journal Title
British Journal of Anaesthesia
ISSN
0007-0912
Publisher
Elsevier
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Kyriacou, P., Charlton, P., Al-Halawani, R., & Shelley, K. The effect of skin pigmentation on pulse oximeter accuracy. British Journal of Anaesthesia https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.82109
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)
Embargo Lift Date
2025-03-04
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This record's DOI: https://doi.org/10.17863/CAM.82109
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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