Efficacious Continuous Monitoring of Infants Using Wireless Remote Monitoring Technology

Abstract

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.

Wireless monitoring devices in hospitalized children: a scoping review

“…Twenty-one (50%) [ 25 – 45 ] of the included articles were from North America, 12 (29%) [ 30 , 46 – 56 ] from Europe, and 9 from Asia (21%) [ 49 , 57 – 64 ]. The included studies were conducted in 15 different countries, most commonly in the USA ( n = 20, 48%) [ 25 – 29 , 31 – 45 ], India ( n = 4, 10%) [ 57 , 58 , 61 , 63 ], and Netherlands ( n = 3, 7%) [ 47 , 55 , 56 ]. A total of 32 (76%) articles were published between 2019 and 2022 [ 25 – 31 , 33 , 35 – 39 , 41 – 43 , 45 , 46 , 48 – 51 , 53 – 55 , 57 , 59 – 62 , 65 , 66 ] (Fig.…”

“…The median number of participants included in the studies was 24 (range: 1–982). Thirty-eight studies (90%) had a sample size of ≤ 100 [ 25 – 45 , 47 – 49 , 51 – 61 , 63 , 65 , 66 ], and 30 (71%) of ≤ 50 [ 25 – 39 , 41 , 45 , 47 , 48 , 51 – 53 , 55 , 56 , 58 , 59 , 61 , 63 , 65 , 66 ]. The distribution of sample sizes ≤ 100 is shown in Fig.…”

“…Included articles were published in 40 distinct journals, with diverse topics of focus (full list provided in Supplementary Table 3). Twenty-one (50%) of the included articles were from North America, 12 (29%) [30,[46][47][48][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56] from Europe, and 9 from Asia (21%) [49,[57][58][59][60][61][62][63][64]. The included studies were conducted in 15 different countries, most commonly in the USA (n = 20, 48%) [25][26][27][28][29][31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40][41][42][43][44][45], India (n = 4, 10%) [57,58,61,63], and Netherlands (n = 3, 7%) [47,…”

Quantum Cryptography for Securing Personal Health Information in Hospitals

“…In the last two decades, technological advances in electronic medical records (EMRs), continuous monitoring of vital signs, telehealth, and affordable at-home testing devices have improved neonatal care. [31][32][33] With families' consent, sharing of the data obtained from these devices can improve efficiency in patient care and minimize errors. 32,34 Healthcare providers can utilize these real-time data not only to improve patient care but also for clinical research focused on recording outcomes and drug trials.…”

“…[31][32][33] With families' consent, sharing of the data obtained from these devices can improve efficiency in patient care and minimize errors. 32,34 Healthcare providers can utilize these real-time data not only to improve patient care but also for clinical research focused on recording outcomes and drug trials. 35 Families' satisfaction can also be recorded, and education can be more focused and improved.…”