Which finger gives the best oxygen reading? study investigates
NCT ID NCT04771663
First seen Mar 12, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looked at whether the finger you place a pulse oximeter on affects the oxygen reading. 24 healthy adults had their oxygen levels measured during short-term low oxygen and high carbon dioxide conditions. The goal is to see if choosing a specific finger could make readings more accurate.
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Czech Technical University in Prague
Kladno, 27201, Czechia
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