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June 7th 21, 03:38 AM
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Pulse Ox meters may not be accurate for people of color
Because they are based on the transmission of two wavelengths of visible light, dark skinned pilots may get an incorrect oxygen saturation level:
https://www.mobihealthnews.com/news/...le-darker-skin This has obvious implications for high altitude flight, and even for flights to medium altitudes. Tom 
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