33
Participants
Start Date
March 31, 2012
Primary Completion Date
March 31, 2015
Study Completion Date
March 31, 2015
Intermittent oxygen monitoring
Oxygen saturation and vital signs will be measured intermittently at a frequency of every 4 hours by the bedside nurse through the child's hospital stay until discharge. The nurse will attach the probe to the electrical cord which is connected to the monitor. For each measurement, the duration of monitoring will be until a steady wave form is present on the oxygen saturation monitor, indicating a reliable measurement (consistent with current standard of practice). The nurse will document the maximum and minimum reading during the period. The nurse will detach the probe from the electrical cord, leaving the probe attached to the child. Hence, the child's probe will be attached to the electrical cord intermittently as well.
Continuous oxygen monitoring
Oxygen saturation will be measured continuously through the child's hospital stay until discharge. Every 4 hours the nurse will complete and document a set of vital sign measurements, including oxygen saturation level, in keeping with current clinical practice. The reading will be displayed on the bedside monitor in the participants' room. At the completion of vital signs measurement, the nurse will not detach the electrical cord from the probe. Hence, the child's probe will be attached to the electrical cord continuously as well.
Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto
The Hospital for Sick Children
OTHER