Racial bias in pulse oximeters led to delayed COVID-19 treatment for people of color
Oxygen level readings are less accurate among Asian, Black and Hispanic patients compared with white patients, according to a new study.
By Brenda RuizRacial bias in pulse oximeters led to delayed COVID-19 treatment for people of color
Oxygen level readings are less accurate among Asian, Black and Hispanic patients compared with white patients, according to a new study.
By Brenda Ruiz
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A new national study found that a key COVID-19 medical device delayed treatment for people of color.
Reset checks in with an author of the study to learn more about the results and other racially-biased tests in health care.
GUEST: Amanda Bradke, internal medicine doctor at Rush University Medical Center