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Pulse oximeters overestimate blood oxygen levels in patients with darker skin
Fingertip monitors known as pulse oximeters that can be used at home to detect low blood oxygen levels (hypoxaemia) give ...
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Pulse Oximeter Failings for Darker-Skinned People Might Not Have a Simple Solution
"Although absolute differences in readings were small, they can result in substantially higher rates of false negatives and ...
Cognitive scientists explain what’s driving the precipitous decline in our ability to focus—and offer evidence-based ...
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Pulse oximeters miss hypoxemia more often in people with darker skin, study finds
This large prospective UK study compared five low-cost fingertip pulse oximeters with arterial blood gas measurements and ...
The proportion of patients with postoperative pulmonary complications in the first 5 days after thoracic surgery did not ...
Epinephrine is a commonly used agent for a variety of indications and clinical scenarios within the emergency department. It is commonly administered during cardiopulmonary arrest and serves as an ...
Objectives Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a leading cause of mortality in Nepal. Risk perception is crucial for the prevention of CVD-related behaviours. This study assessed CVD risk perceptions ...
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6 possible causes of low body temperature and what they mean
A low body temperature can occur when you're sick or due to environmental conditions. Here's what you need to know about low ...
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