Racial Disparities in Pulse Oximetry, in COVID-19 and ICU Settings.

Carmen A T ReepLucas M FleurenLeo HeunksEvert-Jan Wils

Published 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.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
end stage renal disease
african american
blood pressure
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
intensive care unit
prognostic factors
healthcare
current status
mechanical ventilation
optical coherence tomography
patient reported outcomes