Racial Disparities in Pulse Oximetry, in COVID-19 and ICU Settings.
Carmen A T ReepLucas M FleurenLeo HeunksEvert-Jan WilsPublished in: Critical care explorations (2024)
Race significantly impacts pulse oximetry reliability. Not only Black and Hispanic or Latino patients were at higher risk for hidden hypoxemia, but also those admitted with a COVID-19 diagnosis. Future in-depth explorations into the underlying causes and potential solutions are needed.