Continuous Postoperative Pulse Oximetry in Patients Presenting for Total Hip and Total Knee Replacement

Completed

• Conditions: Total Knee Replacement

• Registration Number: NCT01189565
• Lead Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the incidence of low levels of oxygen as determined by standard pulse oximetry monitor in patients who have had total hip or knee replacement/revision.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-03
• Status Verified: 2010-08
• Study First Submitted: 2010-08-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-08-25
• Study First Posted: 2010-08-26
• Primary Completion: 2011-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2013-05-21
• Last Update Posted: 2013-05-22

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

• Patients undergoing knee replacement or hip replacement/revision

Exclusion Criteria

• Patients requiring mechanical ventilation after surgery
• Patients with hemoglobinopathy that cause inaccurate pulse oximetry

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

MUSC; 🇺🇸 Charleston, South Carolina, United States