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Pulse Oximetry—It’s Not Always Right - Frankly Speaking Ep 491
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Episode Pulse Oximetry—It’s Not Always Right - Frankly Speaking Ep 491
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ CME/CE Information and Claim Credit: https://www.pri-med.com/online-education/podcast/frankly-speaking-cme-491
Overview: Pulse oximetry is a cornerstone of patient monitoring, but limits to its accuracy can lead to important clinical implications. Tune in as we discuss the factors that can compromise oximetry accuracy—including skin tone—so you can make more informed, individualized treatment decisions.
Episode resource links:
• Martin DS, Doidge JC, Gould D, et al. The impact of skin tone on performance of pulse oximeters used by NHS England COVID Oximetry @home scheme: measurement and diagnostic accuracy study. BMJ. 2026;392:e085535.
Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP Music Credit: Matthew Bugos
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