Journal
SENSORS
Volume 22, Issue 9, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/s22093402
Keywords
pulse oximetry; oxygen saturation; skin pigmentation; accuracy; photoplethysmography
Funding
- UTA-Mayor Project [7721-20]
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Pulse oximetry is widely used in primary and intensive care units, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, factors such as skin color can affect its accuracy. Recent studies have found a positive bias in oxygen saturation measurements in patients with darkly pigmented skin. This review aims to assess the influence of skin pigmentation on the accuracy of pulse oximetry through a systematic review.
Nowadays, pulse oximetry has become the standard in primary and intensive care units, especially as a triage tool during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Hence, a deeper understanding of the measurement errors that can affect precise readings is a key element in clinical decision-making. Several factors may influence the accuracy of pulse oximetry, such as skin color, body temperature, altitude, or patient movement. The skin pigmentation effect on pulse oximetry accuracy has long been studied reporting some contradictory conclusions. Recent studies have shown a positive bias in oxygen saturation measurements in patients with darkly pigmented skin, particularly under low saturation conditions. This review aims to study the literature that assesses the influence of skin pigmentation on the accuracy of these devices. We employed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement to conduct a systematic review retrospectively since February 2022 using WOS, PubMed, and Scopus databases. We found 99 unique references, of which only 41 satisfied the established inclusion criteria. A bibliometric and scientometrics approach was performed to examine the outcomes of an exhaustive survey of the thematic content and trending topics.
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