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. 2024 Feb 10;44(4):611–620. doi: 10.1007/s00296-024-05532-5

Table 2.

Bias, precision and accuracy of peripheral oxygen measurements during 6MWT

Probe location Number of valid measurements Bias (SpO2–SaO2) Standard deviation Accuracy (ARMS)
Finger
 Pre-test 73 − 0.7% 1.9% 1.9%
 Post-test 78 − 3.3% 4.8% 5.8%
Earlobe
 Pre-test 75 1.5% 0.8% 1.7%
 Post-test 77 1.3% 2.0% 2.4%
Forehead
 Pre-test 64 0.0% 1.3% 1.3%
 Post-test 76 0.2% 1.6% 1.6%

6MWT 6-Minute Walk Test, ARMS Accuracy root mean square