New from @statnews.com
Some @fda.gov action on #PulseOx, at long last ... but is it enough?
[Spoiler: it's a step, but many more are needed]
https://www.statnews.com/2025/01/06/pulse-oximeter-fda-draft-guidance-released/
Some @fda.gov action on #PulseOx, at long last ... but is it enough?
[Spoiler: it's a step, but many more are needed]
https://www.statnews.com/2025/01/06/pulse-oximeter-fda-draft-guidance-released/
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https://www.cnn.com/2025/01/06/health/fda-pulse-oximeters-draft-guidance
"We're using this (device) for patients in the intensive care unit, patients who are undergoing surgery," he said."
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/fda-seeks-to-boost-accuracy-of-blood-oxygen-monitors-across-skin-tones/ar-AA1x470v
https://apnews.com/article/oximeters-race-skin-blood-oxygen-fda-color-d5fde9b81251ac9d4e39c11264638909?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share
https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/fda-pulse-oximeters-1.7423998
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/01/06/pulse-oximeter-fda-black-patient-care/
FDA recommends fixing racial disparities in pulse oximeter readings:
Inaccurate readings in the medical devices led to inferior care for Black patients.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/01/06/pulse-oximeter-fda-black-patient-care/
#PulseOx