Patients with darker skin tones have peripheral oxygen saturation readings that are higher than patients with a lighter skin tone.

Correspondence to: TS Valley thomas.valley@cuanschutz.edu ...

Two studies suggest both under- and over-estimation of blood oxygen levels ...

First, pause and take a deep breath. When we breathe in, our lungs fill with oxygen, which is distributed to our red blood cells for transportation throughout our bodies. Our bodies need a lot of ...

Background: Prone sleeping position increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Infant's arousability from sleep is affected by position and ambient temperature. The effect of side ...

Normal blood oxygen level is either 95%-100% SpO2 on an oximeter or 80-100 mm Hg from an ABG test. ABG tests are more accurate than pulse oximeters, which have a ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...

In 2026, VARON continues to focus on clarity, reliability, and long-term user support. By offering a clearly structured lineup--from high-performance portable devices to clinical-grade home ...

By Dr. Liji Thomas, MD A major UK study shows that commonly used home pulse oximeters can overestimate oxygen levels in ...

Pulse oximeters use light to measure how much oxygen is in a person’s blood. For most people, a normal pulse oximeter reading is between 95% and 100%, researchers said in background notes. Readings ...