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N/A N=43 Diagnostic

Comparison of Nasal and Forehead Oximetry in Critically Ill Patients at Risk for Decreased Peripheral Perfusion

Hypotension · Pressure Ulcer

Enrolled (actual)
43
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2017
Primary outcome: Primary: Accuracy as Indicated by Co-oximetry Measure of Arterial Oxygen Saturation — 43 Participants

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Nasal alar oxygen sensor (Device)
Age
Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Primary completion
Jul 2016

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Accuracy as Indicated by Co-oximetry Measure of Arterial Oxygen Saturation
43
SECONDARY
Device Related Pressure Ulcer
2 =.006 sig

Summary

Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring is the standard of care in critically ill patients in emergency departments, operating rooms and intensive care units. In patients with poor peripheral perfusion (low blood flow) due to peripheral vascular disease, low body temperature, or shock and the use of medications to raise the blood pressure, clinicians have difficulty obtaining an accurate measurement. This study compares the accuracy of forehead oximetry sensors to nasal alar sensors to lab oximetry measures and on the rate of device related pressure ulcers with both.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Presence of an existing arterial catheter for blood sampling and one of the following:
  • Difficulty obtaining a consistent signal from a digit or ear sensor or
  • On pressors of at least 0 .10 mcg/kg/min of norepinephrine or
  • Core temperature 10% or methemoglobin level > 2%
  • Severe anemia with hemoglobin < 5 g/dL
  • Pregnant women
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02382133). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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