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Pulse Ox meters may not be accurate for people of color



 
 
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Old June 7th 21, 02:38 AM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Pulse Ox meters may not be accurate for people of color

Because they are based on the transmission of two wavelengths of visible light, dark skinned pilots may get an incorrect oxygen saturation level:
https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/...le-darker-skin
This has obvious implications for high altitude flight, and even for flights to medium altitudes.

Tom
 




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