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
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
 
- Primary Outcome Measures
 Name Time Method 
- Secondary Outcome Measures
 Name Time Method 
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
 MUSC
πΊπΈCharleston, South Carolina, United States
MUSCπΊπΈCharleston, South Carolina, United States
