Performance of a novel reusable pediatric pulse oximeter probe.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the performance of reusable pulse oximeter probe and microprocessor box combinations, of varying price-points, in the context of a low-income pediatric setting.

Methods

A prospective, randomized cross-over study comparing time to biologically plausible oxygen saturation (SpO₂ ) between: (1) Lifebox LB-01 probe with Masimo Rad-87 box (L + M) and (2) a weight-appropriate reusable Masimo probe with Masimo Rad-87 box (M + M). A post hoc secondary analysis comparison with historical usability testing data with the Lifebox LB-01 probe and Lifebox V1.5 box (L + L) was also conducted. Participants, children aged 0 to 35 months, were recruited from pediatric wards and outpatient clinics in the central region of Malawi. The primary outcome was time taken

SUBMITTER: King C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6591029 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature