The pulse oximeter, a device that measures the degree to which red blood cells are saturated with oxygen, is one of healthcare’s most fundamental tools.

We’re always looking for interesting biohacks here on Hackaday, and this new research article describing a calibrated pulse oximeter for different skin tones really caught our attention.

A lawsuit against pulse oximeter manufacturers and distributors is starting to create change. But experts say the FDA needs ...

Blood oxygenation level and body temperature are all key indicators of health. This time, our engineer tackles a device for ...

What Is a Pulse Oximeter? A pulse oximeter, or pulse ox, is an electronic device that can be attached to your forehead, fingers, nose, foot, toes, or ears. A nurse or medical assistant usually ...

Toussaint, a professor in the school of engineering at Brown University who studies optical imaging, says he was familiar with pulse oximeters but hadn’t closely followed the studies over the years ...

The Galaxy Watches, including the Watch 4, use a PPG sensor. The technology is very efficient at measuring your heart rate ...

Pulse oximeters may provide less accurate readings for individuals with darker skin tones, which can lead to delayed care.

Hundreds of thousands of people trust Onyx, the first self-contained digital fingertip pulse oximeter. Incorporating the electronics and sensor into one unit – the easy-to-use Onyx provides a ...

Roots Community Health has sued 12 other firms, including GE Healthcare, CVS and Walgreens, and called for manufacturers and ...

Meridian Health Plan of Illinois, Inc. (Meridian), a provider of government-sponsored managed care services to families, ...

Another vital part of the kit is a pulse oximeter, which [Aris] uses to make sure he’s getting enough oxygen. His O 2 saturation actually goes up from his baseline when the hood is on and ...