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OxyGap : Comparison Between Different Pulse Oximeter and With the Arterial Blood Gase

(OxyGap Trial)

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)
+1 other location
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Recruiting
Sponsor: Laval University
No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

The oximeter is used to monitor intensive care patients undergoing oxygen therapy. It indicates pulsed oxygen saturation (SpO2), a reflection of arterial oxygen saturation (SaO2) which enables detection of hypoxemia and hyperoxia, both deleterious state. Current SpO2 recommendations aim to reduce both risk of hypoxemia and hyperoxia. SpO2 is considered the 5th vital sign. Current recommendations for SpO2 targets do not consider the variability of oximeters used in clinical practice. This variability and lack of specification represent an obstacle to an optimal practice of oxygen therapy. Thus, this study aims to compare the SpO2 values of different oximeters (Nonin, Masimo, Philips, Nellcor) used in clinical practice with the SaO2 reference value obtained by an arterial gas in order to specify the precision and the systematic biases of the oximeters studied. This data will also make it possible to refine the recommendations concerning optimal oxygenation

Research Team

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

≥ 18 years old
Patients admitted to the Intensive Care Unit
Artery catheter already installed

Treatment Details

Interventions

  • Comparison Between Different Pulse Oximeter and With the Arterial Blood Gase (Procedure)

Find a Clinic Near You

Research Locations NearbySelect from list below to view details:
Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de QuébecQuebec, Canada
CHUMMontréal, Canada
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Laval University

Lead Sponsor

Trials
439
Patients Recruited
178,000+