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Skin pigmentation

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Skin pigmentation

Does skin pigment impact pulse oximeter accuracy?

How accurate are pulse oximeters?

How is pulse oximeter clinical validation done for FDA 510k clearance and ISO CE marking?

How is skin color measured for the purposes of oximeter performance validation?

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