The purpose of this study is to find out if an abdominal pulse oximeter device is as accurate as a conventional fingertip pulse oximeter in pediatric patients. In this study, we will be collecting data from your medical record while you are being treated in the hospital for your clinical care. Your baby will be in the study for 3 days. There will be no additional study visits. We will collect information already being obtained while your baby is at the hospital.
Who can participate
Age range
0 Months – 12 Months
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* 0-12 months of age. (Must be less than 1 year of life for the pulse oximeter portion of the study) Weight greater than 2 Kg at time of study
* Admitted to an intensive care unit. (Not applicable for outpatient cohort)
* Arterial line in place as standard of care (Not applicable for outpatient cohort)
* Informed consent provided by parent or LAR.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Open Sternum
* Skin abnormalities at the proposed sensor site (e.g., rash, eczema, wounds, stoma, or infection)
* Known allergy or sensitivity to adhesives or materials used in the sensor
* Excessive movement or irritability that precludes safe and effective placement of the sensor
* Parent or legal guardian unable to provide informed consent
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Abdominal SpO2 versus SaO2
Timeframe: From enrollment to end of study at 72 hours.