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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Total Knee Replacement

Age range

19 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

MUSC

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Medical University of South Carolina

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2011
First posted: Aug 26, 2010
Registry last updated: May 22, 2013

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