SpO2 Accuracy Validation of the OxySoft Sensor Via Reference CO-Oximetry Motion Study

Following arterial cannulation, hypoxia is induced by reducing the percent of inspired oxygen the subject breathes while simultaneous measurements are recorded from the test pulse oximeters and arterial blood samples are collected at targeted levels of saturation.

Standard motions include tapping or rubbing at periodic intervals with amplitudes of 1-2 cm and 1-4 Hz with a random variation in frequency will occur at each plateau. Each plateau will have both an interval of tapping and rubbing. Signals are recorded by a validated, computerized data acquisition system (CAS). The device values are sampled once per second and averaged over the time taken to draw the blood sample, taking into account circulation time delays and differences in device response times