In this hospital, pulse oximeters went from overestimating to underestimating blood oxygen. Why?
Pulse oximeters gained prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic, offering anyone a handheld tool to take stock of their blood oxygen level. But their newfound popularity also brought new attention to their limitations — several studies have shown…
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Published3 h ago (Tue, 06 Oct 2026 08:30:00 GMT)
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AuthorAnil Oza