Blood oxygen measurements taken with pulse oximeters in hospitals tend to be lower than they really are, according to the Equiox study, which was designed to assess the technology’s measurement capabilities in people with various skin tones. “In a real-world study of critically-ill patients, the performance [of pulse oximeters] was worse than regulatory guidance standards,” … Read more
Point-of-care (POC) testing can significantly increase routine lipid screening of preteen patients, according to findings from a study published in Pediatrics. At the beginning of the study, testing rates at three pediatric primary care sites in Pennsylvania were between 1% and 10% among preteens aged between 9 and 11 years, despite recommendations from the American … Read more
Igloo Recalls 90-Quart Coolers Due to Finger Injury Hazards Igloo has initiated a voluntary recall of its 90-quart "Flip & Tow" coolers in North America following reports of… The post Igloo 90-Quart Cooler Recall: Finger Amputation Risk appeared first on NewsyList. Source link