Efficacious Continuous Monitoring of Infants Using Wireless Remote Monitoring Technology

Objective To compare postductal heart rate and saturation (SpO(2)) measurements from the wireless PO device obtained by iVital+ against measurements by the standard Masimo (SET technology) monitor in the monitoring of neonates. Methods Pulse oximetry reading of newborns were assessed in terms of heart rate and saturations with two PO simultaneously attached to postductal site and data comparison was done. Results Out of the 1000 cumulative recordings, the mean difference between HR obtained from both PO was 0.415 and level of agreement was 2.3 beats per minute. For SpO(2) mean difference between devices was 1.21 and level of agreement was 1.5%. There was very little difference between SpO(2) measurements when the Masimo SpO(2) was >= 70%. Conclusion As this pulse oximeter is small, portable and accuracy is as comparable to Masimo, this provides a good solution for efficaciously monitoring neonates. It can also be used in the monitoring of children with suspected or affected with COVID-19 in hospital and ICU settings as also in the quarantine facilities. This reduces the need for constant presence of medical and nursing personnel.

Automated summary

This study compares the differences in heart rate and saturation measurements between the wireless PO device and the standard Masimo monitor in neonatal monitoring. The results show that there is little difference between the two devices in heart rate and saturation measurements, with good agreement. Due to its small size, portability, and high accuracy, this device provides an effective solution for monitoring neonates, as well as children suspected or affected by COVID-19.