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C W Barratt1, H Vyas, B R Hayes-Gill
1School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, University of Nottingham, University Park, UK. eexcb@hermes.nottingham.ac.uk
Primary Objective:
This communication describes the initial stage of a research project concerning the monitoring of SpO2 in infants prone to periods of spontaneous oxygen desaturation whilst freely moving around their home environment. The primary aim was to determine an appropriate probe type and site together with an assessment of the suitability of two commercially available oximeter units.
Research Design:
The study comprised 19 comparative tests, totalling 162 hours of recordings at resolution one sample every four seconds. Comparisons are drawn between probes, probe sites and pulse oximeters. MAIN OUTCOMES/RESULTS: The bias and precision is presented with respect to the probe and measurement site. Also, correlation between the trial and reference recordings is considered.
Conclusions:
It is concluded that ambulatory recording of SpO2 in infants utilizing equipment suitable for home monitoring can produce diagnostic data equivalent to that of the Ohmeda 3700 biox, but that an indication of movement artefact may be required for confirmation of accuracy. It became apparent that 'wrap around' probes, used on the index finger or big toe are the most suitable.
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