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Our tools and resources provide share-worthy information on how pulse oximeters work and tips for getting the most accurate SpO2 readings. They are made available to inspire confident use of pulse oximetry with the goal of protecting at-risk patients.

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Bite-sized learning

Cover the basics of technology bias in pulse oximetry.


Podcast

Impact of skin pigmentation and clinical practice implications

Find part four of the MedEd learning experience podcast on Nellcor™ pulse oximetry.

Features John Gallagher, DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN-K, TCRN, RRT, FCCM, and professor, Frances Payne, Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University

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Podcast

Pulse oximetry and the impact of skin pigmentation on the technology

Find part five of MedEd learning experience podcast on Nellcor™ pulse oximetry.

Features Jake Dove, PhD, senior principal R&D engineer at Medtronic

Explore the entire series.

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Video series

MedEd Bytes — Pulse oximetry and equitable monitoring

View an eight-part video series on pulse oximetry and equitable monitoring. Each video is less than two minutes.

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Medtronic Academy

Earn CEUs and certificates at no cost to learners. See the entire equitable monitoring curriculum.


Webinar

Pulse oximetry and the impact of skin pigmentation

This course is co-sponsored with The Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) and provides one contact hour for nurses, RTs, and CRNAs.

Presented by John Gallagher, DNP, RN, CCRN-K, CCNS, TCRN, RRT, FCCM

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Webinar

Health equity and the pulse oximeter paradox

This course is co-sponsored with The Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN) and provides one contact hour for nurses, RTs, and CRNAs.

Presented by Meghan Lane-Fall, MD, MSHP, FCCM

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E-learning module

Equitable monitoring: Understanding pulse oximetry and skin pigmentation

This course is an e-learning module created by Medtronic.

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Industry perspectives

Hear from leading voices addressing technology bias in pulse oximetry.


White paper
Becker’s Healthcare

Technology has a role in driving better, more equitable care

This whitepaper was published by Becker’s Healthcare in 2024.

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Podcast
Becker’s Healthcare

Nurses at the forefront: driving equity in critical care

This episode explores the critical role nurses play in advancing health equity within the ICU.

Features Jennifer Adamski, DNP, APRN, ACNP-BC, CCRN, FCCM, and president of the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses

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Podcast
Becker’s Healthcare

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.

Features Sam Ajizian, MD, former vice president and chief medical officer at Medtronic, and Jason Case, the vice president of research and development in the Acute Care & Monitoring operating unit at Medtronic

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Webinar

Advancing health equity in pulse oximetry

This on-demand webinar from Becker’s Healthcare goes in-depth on pulse oximeters, the small device with a big impact on health equity.

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Article

The evolution of pulse oximetry and its impact on patient care

This article was published by American Nurse in October 2024.

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Independent, peer-reviewed research

Compare evidence from leading institutions.


Journal article

Low perfusion and missed diagnosis of hypoxemia by pulse oximetry in darkly pigmented skin: a prospective study

Gudelunas et al 2024

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Journal article

Skin pigmentation and pulse oximeter accuracy in the intensive care unit: a pilot prospective study

Fawzy et al 2024

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Journal article

Racial disparities in occult hypoxemia and clinically based mitigation strategies to apply in advance of technological advancements

Chesley et al 2022

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Compartive Infographic

Is your pulse oximeter treating all patients equally?

A recent prospective study from a leading hypoxia lab enrolling healthy volunteers evaluated the effects of skin pigmentation and perfusion on pulse oximetry accuracy.

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Website

Open Oximetry project

The Open Oximetry project was created to improve the safety and precision of pulse oximeters in all populations. The project evaluates the performance of many popular pulse oximeters including the Nellcor™ pulse oximeter.

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Journal article

Pulse oximetry and skine tone in children

Starnes et al 2025

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Partnered education

Learn from experts at trusted professional organizations.


Webinar
American Organization for Nursing Leadership (AONL)

Leading for equity: mitigating technology bias in patient care

This AONL industry insight webinar was given in December 2024.

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Presentation
Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM)

Health equity and pulse oximetry paradox

This presentation was given by Meghan Lane-Fall, MD, MSHP, FCCM at the SCCM Critical Care Congress in January 2024. Sign up to listen to Medtronic Academy to earn CE credits.

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Medtronic has been investing heavily in educational events with professional organizations in local, regional, and national settings. These recordings represent a small sample.

Resources

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A row of hands with various skin tones with pulse oximeters on their fingertips