Overcoming Bias in Patient Monitoring: A Deep Dive into Pulse Oximetry

This episode explores the challenges of pulse oximetry accuracy in patients with darker skin tones. Sam Ajizian, MD, vice president and chief medical officer in the Acute Care & Monitoring operating unit at Medtronic, and Jason Case, the vice president of research and development in the Acute Care & Monitoring operating unit at Medtronic, discuss the technology behind pulse oximeters, the factors affecting their readings, and the company's efforts to improve the technology. They also provide practical advice for healthcare providers on mitigating risks until technological advancements are fully implemented.This episode is sponsored by Medtronic (https://www.medtronic.com/en-us/index.html).