Even if you remember the classification and definition of "Type I and Type II respiratory failure," are you able to connect that knowledge to whether the patient in front of you fits into either ...

Do you simply remember that SpO2 is safe if it is 95% or higher, and dangerous if it drops below 90%? In reality, applying this understanding to certain patients, such as those with COPD, can lead to ...

In January, Medtronic published the results of a verification study of its new processor. Used across the full range of skin tones, the technology, Nell-EQ, achieved better oxygen saturation accuracy ...

June 8, 2026 /3BL/ – Medtronic, a global leader in healthcare technology, announced FDA 510(k) clearance of its Nellcor™ pulse oximetry system with Nell-EQ™ intelligent processor. The Nell-EQ™ ...

Clinical question: What is the prevalence of, and what are the risk factors for, occult hypoxemia in ICU patients, and does that impact patient outcomes? Background: The finding of occult hypoxemia, i ...

If you’ve ever had a medical team investigating cardiac issues, you’ve probably had a bunch of electrodes stuck all over your chest and been hooked up to an electrocardiogram. This is the gold ...

Normal blood oxygen saturation levels are 95% to 100%. Most people should have a blood oxygen level of at least 92%. If your blood oxygen level drops below 90%, it can be dangerous and requires ...

To take a pulse oximetry reading, turn on the device, place it on your fingertip, sit still, and wait for a stable reading. Normal oxygen saturation levels range from 95% to 100%; levels below 92% may ...

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This review synthesised existing evidence on racial disparities in pulse oximeter accuracy, quantified the degree of bias, evaluated clinical effects, highlighted implications for practice, and ...

The SET pulse oximetry technology used with a neonate. [Image courtesy of Masimo] Masimo (Nasdaq:MASI) today announced new study findings supporting the use of its SET pulse oximetry in critically ill ...

Following the March 2026 update for Google Pixel Watch devices, a number of users are reporting that their SpO2 (blood oxygen) and skin temperature readings have vanished from the Fitbit app. The ...