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Apple disclaims liability for SpO2 sensor
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The fact is that the sensor for measuring oxygen in blood is closer in purpose to an electric thermometer. Yes, this is a necessary thing, and a person can also die from a high temperature, as well as from hypoxia. But we can use thermometers, as well as pulse oximeters, without any problems. In addition, normal blood oxygen levels may differ for everyone.
Most people have a blood oxygen level of 95–99%. However, some people live with blood oxygen levels below 95% without any discomfort.
Whether it’s a heart rhythm disorder. Not only does it manifest itself in everyone the same way, we simply cannot measure the work of the heart using electrocardiography at home. To do this, we need not only specialized equipment, but also a doctor who can, firstly, turn it on, and, secondly, interpret the obtained indicators.
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What do we have at the end? ECG and SpO2 sensors are sensors of varying degrees of responsibility that are assigned to them. This can be seen in the example of the accuracy of the measurements. After all, if the ECG sensor, although wrong, in general it does not happen often. And here is the SpO2 sensor, which just debuted on the Apple Watch, has a tendency to miscalculate… As a result of several consecutive measurements, even on one person, the indicators can differ quite significantly – up to critical differences.
But Apple, realizing this, fenced itself off from possible lawsuits. She has clearly stated in advance that oxygen measurement is a non-medical function and the information she provides cannot be used to consult with doctors.
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