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Heiber M, Schittenhelm A, Schlie J, Beckert M, Graf P, Schmidt A. Garmin Fénix 7 ® Underestimates Performance at the Lactate Threshold in Comparison to Standardized Blood Lactate Field Test. Open Access J Sports Med 2024; 15:47-58. [PMID: 38742188 PMCID: PMC11090120 DOI: 10.2147/oajsm.s444568] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Purpose Lactate threshold (LT) is a critical performance measure traditionally obtained using costly laboratory-based tests. Wearables offer a practical and noninvasive alternative for LT assessment in recreational and professional athletes. However, the comparability of these estimates with the regular field tests requires further evaluation. Patients and Methods In our sample of 26 participants (nf=7 and nm=19), we compared the estimated running pace and heart rate (HR) at LT with two subsequent tests. First, participants performed the Fenix 7® threshold running test after a calibration phase. Subsequently, they were tested in a standardized, graded blood lactate field test. Age was 25.97 (± 6.26) years, and body mass index (BMI) was 24.58 (± 2.8) kg/m2. Results Pace at LT calculated by Fenix 7® (M=11.87 km/h ± 1.26 km/h) was 11.96% lower compared to the field test (M=13.28 km/h ± 1.72 km/h), which was significant (p <0.001, d=-1.19). HR estimated by the Fenix 7® at LT was 1.71% lower (p >0.05). LT data obtained in the field test showed greater overall variance. Conclusion Our results suggest sufficient accuracy of Fenix 7® LT estimates for recreational athletes. It can be assumed that for professional athletes, it would fail to provide the nuanced data needed for high-quality training management.
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- Marie Heiber
- dtec.bw, NextGenerationEU Project Smart Health Lab, University of the Bundeswehr, Chair of Sport Biology Munich, Munich, Germany
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- dtec.bw, NextGenerationEU Project Smart Health Lab, University of the Bundeswehr, Chair of Sport Biology Munich, Munich, Germany
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- University of the Bundeswehr, Institute of Sport Sciences, Chair of Sport Biology, Munich, Germany
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- University of the Bundeswehr, Institute of Sport Sciences, Chair of Sport Biology, Munich, Germany
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- University of the Bundeswehr, Institute of Sport Sciences, Chair of Sport Biology, Munich, Germany
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- dtec.bw, NextGenerationEU Project Smart Health Lab, University of the Bundeswehr, Chair of Sport Biology Munich, Munich, Germany
- University of the Bundeswehr, Institute of Sport Sciences, Chair of Sport Biology, Munich, Germany
- Research Center Smart Digital Health, University of the Bundeswehr Munich, Munich, Germany
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Arslan B, Sener K, Guven R, Kapci M, Korkut S, Sutasir MN, Tekindal MA. Accuracy of the Apple Watch in measuring oxygen saturation: comparison with pulse oximetry and ABG. Ir J Med Sci 2024; 193:477-483. [PMID: 37440093 DOI: 10.1007/s11845-023-03456-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/23/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Smartwatches have gained tremendous attention in recent years and have become widely accepted by patients, despite not being intended for medical diagnosis. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the accuracy of Apple Watch oxygen saturation measurement in patients with acute exacerbation of COPD by comparing it with medical-grade pulse oximetry and ABG. METHOD This single-center, prospective, cross-sectional study involved 167 patients. Patients presenting with cardiac arrest, life-threatening symptoms, severe hypoxia, or obvious jaundice were excluded. Additionally, patients whose SpO2 measurements with the Apple Watch took more than 2 min or required eight attempts were also excluded. Vital signs were measured simultaneously using the IntelliVue MX500 monitor with the Masimo Rainbow Set pulse oximeter and the Apple Watch. Concurrently, arterial blood gas (ABG) samples were drawn. RESULTS A strong correlation between the Apple Watch 6 and medical-grade pulse oximetry (r = 0.89, ICC = 0.940) was noted. The Bland-Altman analysis revealed a mean error of 0.458% between the Apple Watch 6 and ABG (SD: 2.78, level of agreement: - 5.912 to 4.996). The mean error between pulse oximetry and ABG (SD: 5.086, level of agreement; - 10.983 to 8.953) was 1.015%. There was a correlation between respiratory rate and the number of attempts to measure SpO2 with the Apple Watch 6 (r = 0.75, p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Apple Watch 6 is an accurate and reliable method for measuring SpO2 levels in emergency patients who presented with acute exacerbation of COPD. However, tachypneic patients may encounter challenges due to the potential need for multiple attempts to measure their oxygen saturation.
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- Banu Arslan
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Basaksehir Cam and Sakura City Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Biostatistics, İzmir Katip Celebi University Faculty of Medicine, İzmir, Turkey
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Helmer P, Rodemers P, Hottenrott S, Leppich R, Helwich M, Pryss R, Kranke P, Meybohm P, Winkler BE, Sammeth M. Evaluating blood oxygen saturation measurements by popular fitness trackers in postoperative patients: A prospective clinical trial. iScience 2023; 26:108155. [PMID: 37876822 PMCID: PMC10590865 DOI: 10.1016/j.isci.2023.108155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023] Open
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Blood oxygen saturation is an important clinical parameter, especially in postoperative hospitalized patients, monitored in clinical practice by arterial blood gas (ABG) and/or pulse oximetry that both are not suitable for a long-term continuous monitoring of patients during the entire hospital stay, or beyond. Technological advances developed recently for consumer-grade fitness trackers could-at least in theory-help to fill in this gap, but benchmarks on the applicability and accuracy of these technologies in hospitalized patients are currently lacking. We therefore conducted at the postanaesthesia care unit under controlled settings a prospective clinical trial with 201 patients, comparing in total >1,000 oxygen blood saturation measurements by fitness trackers of three brands with the ABG gold standard and with pulse oximetry. Our results suggest that, despite of an overall still tolerable measuring accuracy, comparatively high dropout rates severely limit the possibilities of employing fitness trackers, particularly during the immediate postoperative period of hospitalized patients.
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- Philipp Helmer
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Software Engineering, Faculty of Computer Science, University Würzburg, Am Hubland, 97074 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute for Clinical Epidemiology and Biometry, University Würzburg, Josef-Schneider-Str. 2, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Str. 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
- Department of Applied Sciences and Health, Coburg University, Friedrich-Streib-Str. 2, 96450 Coburg, Germany
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Walzel S, Mikus R, Rafl-Huttova V, Rozanek M, Bachman TE, Rafl J. Evaluation of Leading Smartwatches for the Detection of Hypoxemia: Comparison to Reference Oximeter. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 23:9164. [PMID: 38005550 PMCID: PMC10674783 DOI: 10.3390/s23229164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2023] [Revised: 10/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/26/2023]
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Although smartwatches are not considered medical devices, experimental validation of their accuracy in detecting hypoxemia is necessary due to their potential use in monitoring conditions manifested by a prolonged decrease in peripheral blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, sleep apnea syndrome, and COVID-19, or at high altitudes, e.g., during sport climbing, where the use of finger-sensor-based pulse oximeters may be limited. The aim of this study was to experimentally compare the accuracy of SpO2 measurement of popular smartwatches with a clinically used pulse oximeter according to the requirements of ISO 80601-2-61. Each of the 18 young and healthy participants underwent the experimental assessment three times in randomized order-wearing Apple Watch 8, Samsung Galaxy Watch 5, or Withings ScanWatch-resulting in 54 individual experimental assessments and complete datasets. The accuracy of the SpO2 measurements was compared to that of the Radical-7 (Masimo Corporation, Irvine, CA, USA) during short-term hypoxemia induced by consecutive inhalation of three prepared gas mixtures with reduced oxygen concentrations (14%, 12%, and 10%). All three smartwatch models met the maximum acceptable root-mean-square deviation (≤4%) from the reference measurement at both normal oxygen levels and induced desaturation with SpO2 less than 90%. Apple Watch 8 reached the highest reliability due to its lowest mean bias and root-mean-square deviation, highest Pearson correlation coefficient, and accuracy in detecting hypoxemia. Our findings support the use of smartwatches to reliably detect hypoxemia in situations where the use of standard finger pulse oximeters may be limited.
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- Simon Walzel
- Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, 272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic (V.R.-H.); (M.R.); (T.E.B.); (J.R.)
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Gruenerbel L, Heinrich F, Böhlhoff-Martin J, Röper L, Machens HG, Gruenerbel A, Schillinger M, Kist A, Wenninger F, Richter M, Steinbacher L. Wearable Prophylaxis Tool for AI-Driven Identification of Early Warning Patterns of Pressure Ulcers. Bioengineering (Basel) 2023; 10:1125. [PMID: 37892855 PMCID: PMC10603913 DOI: 10.3390/bioengineering10101125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/01/2023] [Accepted: 09/18/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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As today's society ages, age-related diseases become more frequent. One very common but yet preventable disease is the development of pressure ulcers (PUs). PUs can occur if tissue is exposed to a long-lasting pressure load, e.g., lying on tissue without turning. The cure of PUs requires intensive care, especially for the elderly or people with preexisting conditions whose tissue needs longer healing times. The consequences are heavy suffering for the patient and extreme costs for the health care system. To avoid these consequences, our objective is to develop a pressure ulcer prophylaxis device. For that, we built a new sensor system able to monitor the pressure load and tissue vital signs in immediate local proximity at patient's predilection sites. In the clinical study, we found several indicators showing correlations between tissue perfusion and the risk of PU development, including strongly reduced SpO2 levels in body tissue prior to a diagnosed PU. Finally, we propose a prophylaxis system that allows for the prediction of PU developments in early stages before they become visible. This work is the first step in generating an effective system to warn patients or caregivers about developing PUs and taking appropriate preventative measures. Widespread application could reduce patient suffering and lead to substantial cost savings.
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- Lorenz Gruenerbel
- Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFT, 80686 Munich, Germany; (F.W.); (M.R.)
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFT, 80686 Munich, Germany; (F.W.); (M.R.)
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- Department for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Technical University Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar MRI, 81675 Munich, Germany (L.S.)
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- Department for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Technical University Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar MRI, 81675 Munich, Germany (L.S.)
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- Department for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Technical University Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar MRI, 81675 Munich, Germany (L.S.)
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- Artificial Intelligence in Communication Disorders, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany (A.K.)
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- Artificial Intelligence in Communication Disorders, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, 91054 Erlangen, Germany (A.K.)
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFT, 80686 Munich, Germany; (F.W.); (M.R.)
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- Fraunhofer Institute for Electronic Microsystems and Solid State Technologies EMFT, 80686 Munich, Germany; (F.W.); (M.R.)
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- Department for Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Technical University Munich, Hospital Rechts der Isar MRI, 81675 Munich, Germany (L.S.)
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Petek BJ, Al-Alusi MA, Moulson N, Grant AJ, Besson C, Guseh JS, Wasfy MM, Gremeaux V, Churchill TW, Baggish AL. Consumer Wearable Health and Fitness Technology in Cardiovascular Medicine: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol 2023; 82:245-264. [PMID: 37438010 PMCID: PMC10662962 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.04.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2023] [Accepted: 04/28/2023] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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The use of consumer wearable devices (CWDs) to track health and fitness has rapidly expanded over recent years because of advances in technology. The general population now has the capability to continuously track vital signs, exercise output, and advanced health metrics. Although understanding of basic health metrics may be intuitive (eg, peak heart rate), more complex metrics are derived from proprietary algorithms, differ among device manufacturers, and may not historically be common in clinical practice (eg, peak V˙O2, exercise recovery scores). With the massive expansion of data collected at an individual patient level, careful interpretation is imperative. In this review, we critically analyze common health metrics provided by CWDs, describe common pitfalls in CWD interpretation, provide recommendations for the interpretation of abnormal results, present the utility of CWDs in exercise prescription, examine health disparities and inequities in CWD use and development, and present future directions for research and development.
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- Bradley J Petek
- Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cardiovascular Performance Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Knight Cardiovascular Institute, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Cardiology and Sports Cardiology BC, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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- Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cardiovascular Performance Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Swiss Olympic Medical Center, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland; Institute for Sport Science, University of Lausanne (ISSUL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cardiovascular Performance Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cardiovascular Performance Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Swiss Olympic Medical Center, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland; Institute for Sport Science, University of Lausanne (ISSUL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cardiovascular Performance Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cardiovascular Performance Program, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Swiss Olympic Medical Center, Lausanne University Hospital (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland; Institute for Sport Science, University of Lausanne (ISSUL), Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Hearn EL, Byford J, Wolfe C, Agyei C, Hodkinson PD, Pollock RD, Smith TG. Measuring Arterial Oxygen Saturation Using Wearable Devices Under Varying Conditions. Aerosp Med Hum Perform 2023; 94:42-47. [PMID: 36757230 DOI: 10.3357/amhp.6078.2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION: Recently developed wearable monitoring devices can provide arterial oxygen saturation (Spo₂) measurements, offering potential for use in aerospace operations. Pilots and passengers are already using these technologies, but their performance has not yet been established under conditions experienced in the flight environment such as environmental hypoxia and concurrent body motion.METHODS: An initial evaluation was conducted in 10 healthy subjects who were studied in a normobaric chamber during normoxia and at a simulated altitude of 15,000 ft (4572 m; 11.8% oxygen). Spo₂ was measured simultaneously using a standard pulse oximeter and four wearable devices: Apple Watch Series 6; Garmin Fēnix 6 watch; Cosinusso Two in-ear sensor; and Oxitone 1000M wrist-worn pulse oximeter. Measurements were made while stationary at rest, during very slight body motion (induced by very low intensity cycling at 30 W on an ergometer), and during moderate body motion (induced by moderate intensity cycling at 150 W).RESULTS: Missed readings, defined as failure to record an Spo₂ value within 1 min, occurred commonly with all wearables. Even with only very slight body motion, most devices missed most readings (range of 12-82% missed readings) and the rate was higher with greater body motion (range 18-92%). One device tended to under-report Spo₂, while the other devices tended to over-report Spo₂. Performance decreased across the devices when oxygenation was reduced.DISCUSSION: In this preliminary evaluation, the wearable devices studied did not perform to the same standard as a traditional pulse oximeter. These limitations may restrict their utility in flight and require further investigation.Hearn EL, Byford J, Wolfe C, Agyei C, Hodkinson PD, Pollock RD, Smith TG. Measuring arterial oxygen saturation using wearable devices under varying conditions. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2023; 94(1):42-47.
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Bubb CAB, Weber M, Kretsch N, Heim R, Zellhuber I, Schmid S, Kagerbauer SM, Kreuzer J, Schaller SJ, Blobner M, Jungwirth B. Wearable in-ear pulse oximetry validly measures oxygen saturation between 70% and 100%: A prospective agreement study. Digit Health 2023; 9:20552076231211169. [PMID: 38025105 PMCID: PMC10631342 DOI: 10.1177/20552076231211169] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Objectives Postoperative monitoring outside intensive and post-anaesthesia care units is seldom, partly due to lack of suitable and approved systems. We therefore aim to validate the oxygen saturation (SpO2) and pulse rate measurement of the in-ear sensor c-med° alpha with a reference pulse oximeter. Methods This prospective agreement study was conducted in 12 healthy (ASA 1) adult (18-50 years) volunteers according to the EN ISO 80601-2-61. The sitting volunteers were equipped with the finger pulse oximeter Rad-5 and two c-med° alpha sensors in each ear. The inspiratory oxygen content was reduced via a tight-fitting breathing mask to achieve five defined plateaus with stable SpO2 between 99% and 70%. The deviation of the SpO2 and pulse rate measurements of the c-med° alpha from those of the Rad-5 was calculated using the mean square error (Arms). Bias and limits of agreement between both devices were calculated using the Bland-Altman technique. The precision was compared based on the repeatability coefficients. Results The c-med° alpha measured SpO2 had an Arms = 1.9% relative to the Rad-5, a non-significant bias (-0.1% (-0.2% to 0.0%)), levels of agreement from -4.0% to 3.8%, and the same repeatability coefficient (0.8% vs. 0.8%). The c-med° alpha measured pulse rate did not deviate from the one measured with the certified finger pulse oximeter (bias: 0.1 min-1 (0 to 0.1 min-1), level of agreement: -3.6 to 3.7 min-1, Arms: 1.8 min-1). Conclusions The c-med° alpha fulfils the EN ISO 80601-2-61 standard and is sufficiently accurate for measuring SpO2 and pulse rate in healthy adults at rest. Trial registration EUDAMED No. CIV-21-03-036033.
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- Catherina AB Bubb
- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Ulm University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Ulm, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Ulm University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Ulm, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Ulm University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Ulm, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Corporate Member of Freie Universität Berlin and Humboldt Universitätzu Berlin, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine (CCM/CVK), Berlin, Germany
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- Technical University of Munich, School of Medicine and Health, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Munich, Germany
- Ulm University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Ulm, Germany
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- Ulm University, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensiv Care Medicine, Ulm, Germany
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Yanmaz LE, Okur S, Ersoz U, Senocak MG, Turgut F. Two different smartwatches exhibit high accuracy in evaluating heart rate and peripheral oxygen saturation in cats when compared with the electrocardiography and transmittance pulse oximetry. J Am Vet Med Assoc 2022; 261:205-209. [PMID: 36322488 DOI: 10.2460/javma.22.08.0357] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the accuracy for 2 smartwatches with oximetry technology and optical wrist heart rate (HR) or single-lead Electrocardiography (ECG) technology (Fenix 5X Plus [GF5xp], Garmin Ltd and Apple Watch 6 [AppW6], Apple Inc, respectively) versus reference methods (ECG and transmittance pulse oximetry [TPO], respectively) in measuring HR and peripheral oxygen saturation of hemoglobin (SpO2) in cats. ANIMALS 10 male client-owned cats aged 8 to 12 months and weighing 3.2 to 4.5 kg. PROCEDURES All cats that were presented for elective castration at the Atatürk University Animal Hospital between March 10 and April 15, 2022, were considered for enrollment. Monitoring of HR and SpO2 during anesthesia was performed with a 3-lead ECG and transmittance pulse oximetry, respectively, connected to a multiparameter monitor (reference methods) along with a GF5xp and a AppW6. Agreement between reference methods and the smartwatches were assessed by the Bland-Altman plot, in which the differences (%) between methods were plotted against their mean HR or SpO2 (reference method measurement - test device measurement) and the limits of agreement (mean ± 1.96 × SD). RESULTS Compared with ECG measurements of HR, GF5xp had superior bias (-0.1%) and limit of agreement (LoA, 3.0 to -3.3%) versus those of the AppW6 (bias, 0.2%; LoA, 3.7 to -3.4%). Compared with TPO measurements of SpO2, AppW6 had superior bias (0.2%) and LoA (3.0% and -2.5%) versus those of the GF5xp (bias, -2.1%; LoA, 0.2 to -4.4%). CLINICAL RELEVANCE Results indicated that the GF5xp and AppW6 exhibited high accuracy in evaluating HR and SpO2 in cats when compared with the reference methods. However, it should be noted that these comparisons were made in anesthetized patients without any systemic disease.
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- Latif Emrah Yanmaz
- 1Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Burdur, Turkey
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- 2Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- 2Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- 2Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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- 2Department of Surgery, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Atatürk University, Erzurum, Turkey
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Rafl J, Bachman TE, Rafl-Huttova V, Walzel S, Rozanek M. Commercial smartwatch with pulse oximeter detects short-time hypoxemia as well as standard medical-grade device: Validation study. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221132127. [PMID: 36249475 PMCID: PMC9554125 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221132127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE We investigated how a commercially available smartwatch that measures peripheral blood oxygen saturation (SpO2) can detect hypoxemia compared to a medical-grade pulse oximeter. METHODS We recruited 24 healthy participants. Each participant wore a smartwatch (Apple Watch Series 6) on the left wrist and a pulse oximeter sensor (Masimo Radical-7) on the left middle finger. The participants breathed via a breathing circuit with a three-way non-rebreathing valve in three phases. First, in the 2-minute initial stabilization phase, the participants inhaled the ambient air. Then in the 5-minute desaturation phase, the participants breathed the oxygen-reduced gas mixture (12% O2), which temporarily reduced their blood oxygen saturation. In the final stabilization phase, the participants inhaled the ambient air again until SpO2 returned to normal values. Measurements of SpO2 were taken from the smartwatch and the pulse oximeter simultaneously in 30-s intervals. RESULTS There were 642 individual pairs of SpO2 measurements. The bias in SpO2 between the smartwatch and the oximeter was 0.0% for all the data points. The bias for SpO2 less than 90% was 1.2%. The differences in individual measurements between the smartwatch and oximeter within 6% SpO2 can be expected for SpO2 readings 90%-100% and up to 8% for SpO2 readings less than 90%. CONCLUSIONS Apple Watch Series 6 can reliably detect states of reduced blood oxygen saturation with SpO2 below 90% when compared to a medical-grade pulse oximeter. The technology used in this smartwatch is sufficiently advanced for the indicative measurement of SpO2 outside the clinic. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04780724.
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- Jakub Rafl
- Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, Czech Republic,Jakub Rafl, Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, nam. Sitna 3105, CZ-272 01 Kladno, Czech Republic.
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, Czech Republic
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- Department of Biomedical Technology, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, Kladno, Czech Republic
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Dalong G, Yufei Q, Lei Y, Pengfei L, Anqi Y, Zichuan G, Cong W, Yubin Z. Modulation of thalamic network connectivity using transcranial direct current stimulation based on resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging to improve hypoxia-induced cognitive impairments. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:955096. [PMID: 36090294 PMCID: PMC9462417 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.955096] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Hypoxic conditions at high altitudes severely affect cognitive functions such as vigilance, attention, and memory and reduce cognitive ability. Hence, there is a critical need to investigate methods and associated mechanisms for improving the cognitive ability of workers at high altitudes. This study aimed to use transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) to modulate thalamic network functional connectivity to enhance cognitive ability. We recruited 20 healthy participants that underwent hypoxia exposure in a hypoxic chamber at atmospheric pressure to simulate a hypoxic environment at 4,000 m. Participants received both sham and real stimulation. tDCS significantly improved the participants’ emotional status, including depression, fatigue, and energy level. These effects were sustained for more than 6 h (P < 0.05 at the second to fifth measurements). In addition, tDCS enhanced vigilance, but this was only effective within 2 h (P < 0.05 at the second and third measurements). Central fatigue was significantly ameliorated, and cerebral blood oxygen saturation was increased within 4 h (P < 0.05 at the second, third, and fourth measurements). Furthermore, functional connectivity results using the thalamus as a seed revealed enhanced connectivity between the thalamus and hippocampus, cingulate gyrus, and amygdala after tDCS. These results indicated that tDCS increased local cerebral blood oxygen saturation and enhanced thalamic network connectivity in a hypoxic environment, thereby improving vigilance, depression, fatigue, and energy levels. These findings suggest that tDCS may partially rescue the cognitive decline caused by hypoxia within a short period. This approach affords a safe and effective cognitive enhancement method for all types of high-altitude workers with a large mental load.
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Jung H, Kim D, Lee W, Seo H, Seo J, Choi J, Joo EY. Performance evaluation of a wrist-worn reflectance pulse oximeter during sleep. Sleep Health 2022; 8:420-428. [PMID: 35817700 DOI: 10.1016/j.sleh.2022.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To characterize and evaluate the estimation of oxygen saturation measured by a wrist-worn reflectance pulse oximeter during sleep. METHODS Ninety-seven adults with sleep disturbances were enrolled. Oxygen saturation was simultaneously measured using a reflectance pulse oximeter (Galaxy Watch 4 [GW4], Samsung, South Korea) and a transmittance pulse oximeter (polysomnography) as a reference. The performance of the device was evaluated using the root mean squared error (RMSE) and coverage rate. Additionally, GW4-derived oxygen desaturation index (ODI) was compared with the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) derived from polysomnography. RESULTS The GW4 had an overall RMSE of 2.3% and negligible bias of -0.2%. A Bland-Altman density plot showed good agreement between the GW4 and the reference pulse oximeter. RMSEs were 1.65 ± 0.57%, 1.76 ± 0.65%, 1.93 ± 0.54%, and 2.93 ± 1.71% for normal (n = 18), mild (n = 21), moderate (n = 23), and severe obstructive sleep apnea (n = 35), respectively. The data rejection rate was 26.5%, which was caused by fluctuations in contact pressure and the discarding of data less than 70% of saturation. A GW4-ODI ≥5/h had the highest ability to predict AHI ≥15/h with sensitivity, specificity, accuracy, and area under the curve of 89.7%, 64.1%, 79.4%, and 0.908, respectively. CONCLUSIONS This study evaluated the estimation of oxygen saturation by the GW4 during sleep. This device complies with both Food and Drug Administration and International Organization for Standardization standards. Further improvements in the algorithms of wearable devices are required to obtain more accurate and reliable information about oxygen saturation measurements.
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- Department of Neurology, Seoul Hospital, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Samsung Electronics, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Samsung Electronics, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Samsung Electronics, Suwon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Xiao R, Ding C, Hu X. Time Synchronization of Multimodal Physiological Signals through Alignment of Common Signal Types and Its Technical Considerations in Digital Health. J Imaging 2022; 8:jimaging8050120. [PMID: 35621884 PMCID: PMC9145353 DOI: 10.3390/jimaging8050120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2022] [Revised: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background: Despite advancements in digital health, it remains challenging to obtain precise time synchronization of multimodal physiological signals collected through different devices. Existing algorithms mainly rely on specific physiological features that restrict the use cases to certain signal types. The present study aims to complement previous algorithms and solve a niche time alignment problem when a common signal type is available across different devices. Methods: We proposed a simple time alignment approach based on the direct cross-correlation of temporal amplitudes, making it agnostic and thus generalizable to different signal types. The approach was tested on a public electrocardiographic (ECG) dataset to simulate the synchronization of signals collected from an ECG watch and an ECG patch. The algorithm was evaluated considering key practical factors, including sample durations, signal quality index (SQI), resilience to noise, and varying sampling rates. Results: The proposed approach requires a short sample duration (30 s) to operate, and demonstrates stable performance across varying sampling rates and resilience to common noise. The lowest synchronization delay achieved by the algorithm is 0.13 s with the integration of SQI thresholding. Conclusions: Our findings help improve the time alignment of multimodal signals in digital health and advance healthcare toward precise remote monitoring and disease prevention.
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- Ran Xiao
- School of Nursing, Duke University, Durham, NC 27708, USA
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30332, USA;
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- School of Nursing, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA;
- Department of Biomedical Informatics, School of Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
- Department of Computer Science, College of Arts and Sciences, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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A Review on Solution-Processed Organic Phototransistors and Their Recent Developments. ELECTRONICS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/electronics11030316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Today, more disciplines are intercepting each other, giving rise to “cross-disciplinary” research. Technological advancements in material science and device structure and production have paved the way towards development of new classes of multi-purpose sensory devices. Organic phototransistors (OPTs) are photo-activated sensors based on organic field-effect transistors that convert incident light signals into electrical signals. The organic semiconductor (OSC) layer and three-electrode structure of an OPT offer great advantages for light detection compared to conventional photodetectors and photodiodes, due to their signal amplification and noise reduction characteristics. Solution processing of the active layer enables mass production of OPT devices at significantly reduced cost. The chemical structure of OSCs can be modified accordingly to fulfil detection at various wavelengths for different purposes. Organic phototransistors have attracted substantial interest in a variety of fields, namely biomedical, medical diagnostics, healthcare, energy, security, and environmental monitoring. Lightweight and mechanically flexible and wearable OPTs are suitable alternatives not only at clinical levels but also for point-of-care and home-assisted usage. In this review, we aim to explain different types, working mechanism and figures of merit of organic phototransistors and highlight the recent advances from the literature on development and implementation of OPTs for a broad range of research and real-life applications.
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McKinstry B, Alexander H, Maxwell G, Blaikie L, Patel S, Guthrie B. The Use of Telemonitoring in Managing the COVID-19 Pandemic: Pilot Implementation Study. JMIR Form Res 2021; 5:e20131. [PMID: 34449404 PMCID: PMC8477907 DOI: 10.2196/20131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Most people with COVID-19 self-manage at home. However, the condition can deteriorate quickly, and some people may develop serious hypoxia with relatively few symptoms. Early identification of deterioration allows effective management with oxygen and steroids. Telemonitoring of symptoms and physiological signs may facilitate this. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to design, implement, and evaluate a telemonitoring system for people with COVID-19 who are self-managing at home and are considered at significant risk of deterioration. METHODS A multidisciplinary team developed a telemonitoring protocol using a commercial platform to record symptoms, pulse oximetry, and temperature. If symptoms or physiological measures breached targets, patients were alerted and asked to phone for an ambulance (red alert) or for advice (amber alert). Patients attending COVID-19 assessment centers, who were considered fit for discharge but at risk of deterioration, were shown how to use a pulse oximeter and the monitoring system, which they were to use twice daily for 2 weeks. Patients could interact with the system via app, SMS, or touch-tone phone. Written guidance on alerts was also provided. Following consent, patient data on telemonitoring usage and alerts were linked to data on the use of service resources. Subsequently, patients who had either used or not used the telemonitoring service, including those who had not followed advice to seek help, agreed to brief telephone interviews to explore their views on, and how they had interacted with, the telemonitoring system. Interviews were recorded and analyzed thematically. Professionals involved in the implementation were sent an online questionnaire asking them about their perceptions of the service. RESULTS We investigated the first 116 patients who used the service. Of these patients, 71 (61.2%) submitted data and the remainder (n=45, 38.8%) chose to self-monitor without electronic support. Of the 71 patients who submitted data, 35 (49%) received 152 alerts during their 2-week observation. A total of 67 red alerts were for oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels of ≤93%, and 15 red alerts were because patients recorded severe breathlessness. Out of 71 patients, 14 (20%) were admitted to hospital for an average stay of 3.6 (SD 4.5) days. Of the 45 who used written guidance alone, 7 (16%) were admitted to hospital for an average stay of 4.0 (SD 4.2) days and 1 (2%) died. Some patients who were advised to seek help did not do so, some because parameters improved on retesting and others because they felt no worse than before. All patients found self-monitoring to be reassuring. Of the 11 professionals who used the system, most found it to be useful and easy to use. Of these 11 professionals, 5 (45%) considered the system "very safe," 3 (27%) thought it "could be safer," and 3 (27%) wished to have more experience with it before deciding. In total, 2 (18%) felt that SpO2 trigger thresholds were too high. CONCLUSIONS Supported self-monitoring of patients with COVID-19 at home is reassuring to patients, is acceptable to clinicians, and can detect important signs of deterioration. Worryingly, some patients, because they felt well, occasionally ignored important signs of deterioration. It is important, therefore, to emphasize the importance of the early investigation and treatment of asymptomatic hypoxia at the time when patients are initiated and in the warning messages that are sent to patients.
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- Brian McKinstry
- Centre for Informatics, Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Planning & Development, NHS Lanarkshire, Bothwell, United Kingdom
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- Primary Care Nursing, South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, NHS Lanarkshire, Hamilton, United Kingdom
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- Cystic Fibrosis Service, NHS Highland, Inverness, United Kingdom
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- NHS Education for Scotland Technology, Glasgow, United Kingdom
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- College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, Usher Institute, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Schiefer LM, Treff G, Treff F, Schmidt P, Schäfer L, Niebauer J, Swenson KE, Swenson ER, Berger MM, Sareban M. Validity of Peripheral Oxygen Saturation Measurements with the Garmin Fēnix ® 5X Plus Wearable Device at 4559 m. SENSORS 2021; 21:s21196363. [PMID: 34640680 PMCID: PMC8513012 DOI: 10.3390/s21196363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2021] [Revised: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Decreased oxygen saturation (SO2) at high altitude is associated with potentially life-threatening diseases, e.g., high-altitude pulmonary edema. Wearable devices that allow continuous monitoring of peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO2), such as the Garmin Fēnix® 5X Plus (GAR), might provide early detection to prevent hypoxia-induced diseases. We therefore aimed to validate GAR-derived SpO2 readings at 4559 m. SpO2 was measured with GAR and the medically certified Covidien Nellcor SpO2 monitor (COV) at six time points in 13 healthy lowlanders after a rapid ascent from 1130 m to 4559 m. Arterial blood gas (ABG) analysis served as the criterion measure and was conducted at four of the six time points with the Radiometer ABL 90 Flex. Validity was assessed by intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs), mean absolute percentage error (MAPE), and Bland–Altman plots. Mean (±SD) SO2, including all time points at 4559 m, was 85.2 ± 6.2% with GAR, 81.0 ± 9.4% with COV, and 75.0 ± 9.5% with ABG. Validity of GAR was low, as indicated by the ICC (0.549), the MAPE (9.77%), the mean SO2 difference (7.0%), and the wide limits of agreement (−6.5; 20.5%) vs. ABG. Validity of COV was good, as indicated by the ICC (0.883), the MAPE (6.15%), and the mean SO2 difference (0.1%) vs. ABG. The GAR device demonstrated poor validity and cannot be recommended for monitoring SpO2 at high altitude.
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- Lisa M. Schiefer
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (L.M.S.); (F.T.); (P.S.); (L.S.)
- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
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- Division of Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Ulm, 89075 Ulm, Germany;
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (L.M.S.); (F.T.); (P.S.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (L.M.S.); (F.T.); (P.S.); (L.S.)
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; (L.M.S.); (F.T.); (P.S.); (L.S.)
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
- University Institute of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation and Research Institute of Molecular Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA;
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA 02215, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, VA Puget Sound Health Care System, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98108, USA;
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Essen, University Duisburg Essen, 45147 Essen, Germany;
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- Ludwig Boltzmann Institute for Digital Health and Prevention, 5020 Salzburg, Austria;
- University Institute of Sports Medicine, Prevention and Rehabilitation and Research Institute of Molecular Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Paracelsus Medical University, 5020 Salzburg, Austria
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +43-57-255-23200
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Spatenkova V, Bednar R, Oravcova G, Melichova A, Kuriscak E. Yogic breathing in hypobaric environment: breathing exercising and its effect on hypobaric hypoxemia and heart rate at 3,650-m elevation. J Exerc Rehabil 2021; 17:270-278. [PMID: 34527639 PMCID: PMC8413908 DOI: 10.12965/jer.2142324.162] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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High altitude sojourn is a risk factor for hypobaric hypoxemia and subsequent altitude sickness. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of new type of yogic breathing—Maheshwarananda’s new Modified Bhujangini Pranayama performed by active yoga practitioners—on the arterial haemoglobin saturation of oxygen (measured by the pulse oximetry - SpO2) and the heart rate compared to normal spontaneous resting breathing. A pilot prospective study was conducted in the Himalayas at an altitude of 3,650 m. We monitored SpO2 and pulse rate in 34 experienced yoga practitioners. Within the 3 measurement days at the altitude of 3,650 m, the mean value of SpO2 increased from 89.11± 4.78 to 93.26±4.44 (P<0.001) after the yogic breathing exercise. No significant changes were observed in pulse rate (P<0.230) measured before and after yogic breathing. The new Yogic breathing—Maheshwarananda’s Modified Bhujangini Pranayama—is increasing the arterial haemoglobin saturation compared to normal resting spontaneous breathing. The heart rate was not affected by this type of yogic breathing.
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- Vera Spatenkova
- Faculty of Health Studies, Technical University of Liberec, Liberec, Czech Republic.,Neurointensive Care Unit, Neurocenter, Regional Hospital, Liberec, Czech Republic.,Institute of Physiology, First Medical Faculty, Charles University in Prague, Praha, Czech Republic
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- Department of Physiotherapy Balneology and Medical Rehabilitation, University Hospital with Polyclinic of F. D. Roosevelt, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia Republic
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- Clinic of Pneumology and Phtiseology, Martin University Hospital, Martin, Slovakia Republic
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- Faculty of Health Care, Banska Bystrica, Slovak Medical University, Banska Bystrica, Slovakia Republic
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- Institute of Physiology, First Medical Faculty, Charles University in Prague, Praha, Czech Republic
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Sokas D, Paliakaitė B, Rapalis A, Marozas V, Bailón R, Petrėnas A. Detection of Walk Tests in Free-Living Activities Using a Wrist-Worn Device. Front Physiol 2021; 12:706545. [PMID: 34456748 PMCID: PMC8397518 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.706545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Exercise testing to assess the response to physical rehabilitation or lifestyle interventions is administered in clinics thus at best can be repeated only few times a year. This study explores a novel approach to collecting information on functional performance through walk tests, e.g., a 6-min walk test (6MWT), unintentionally performed in free-living activities. Walk tests are detected in step data provided by a wrist-worn device. Only those events of minute-to-minute variation in walking cadence, which is equal or lower than the empirically determined maximal SD (e.g., 5-steps), are considered as walk test candidates. Out of detected walk tests within the non-overlapping sliding time interval (e.g., 1-week), the one with the largest number of steps is chosen as the most representative. This approach is studied on a cohort of 99 subjects, assigned to the groups of patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and healthy subjects below and over 40-years-old, who were asked to wear the device while maintaining their usual physical activity regimen. The total wear time was 8,864 subject-days after excluding the intervals of occasionally discontinued monitoring. About 82% (23/28) of patients with CVD and 88% (21/24) of healthy subjects over 40-years-old had at least a single 6MWT over the 1st month of monitoring. About 52% of patients with CVD (12/23) and 91% (19/21) of healthy subjects over 40-years-old exceeded 500 m. Patients with CVD, on average, walked 46 m shorter 6MWT distance (p = 0.04) compared to healthy subjects. Unintentional walk testing is feasible and could be valuable for repeated assessment of functional performance outside the clinical setting.
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- Daivaras Sokas
- Biomedical Engineering Institute, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Biomedical Engineering Institute, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Biomedical Engineering Institute, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania.,Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Biomedical Engineering Institute, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania.,Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Biomedical Signal Interpretation & Computational Simulation (BSICoS) Group, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), IIS Aragón, University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.,Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red en Bioingeniería, Biomateriales y Nanomedicina (CIBER-BBN), Zaragoza, Spain
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- Biomedical Engineering Institute, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania.,Faculty of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Kaunas University of Technology, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Hermand E, Coll C, Richalet JP, Lhuissier FJ. Accuracy and Reliability of Pulse O2 Saturation Measured by a Wrist-worn Oximeter. Int J Sports Med 2021; 42:1268-1273. [PMID: 34000752 DOI: 10.1055/a-1337-2790] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of the Garmin Forerunner 245 heart rate (HR) and pulse O2 saturation (SpO2) sensors compared with electrocardiogram and medical oximeter, from sea level to high altitude. Ten healthy subjects underwent five tests in normoxia and hypoxia (simulated altitudes from 3000 to 5500 m), consisting in a 5-min rest phase, followed by 5-min of mild exercise. Absolute error (±10 bpm for HR and ±3% for SpO2, around criterion) and intraclass correlations (ICC) were calculated. Error rates for HR remained under 10%, except at 3000 m, and ICCs evidenced a good reliability between Garmin and criterion. Overall SpO2 was higher than criterion (P<0.001) with a >50% error rate (>80% above 4800 m), and a poor reliability with criterion. The Garmin device displayed acceptable HR data at rest and exercise for all altitudes, but failed to provide trustworthy SpO2 values, especially at high altitude, where a pronounced arterial O2 desaturation could lead to acute mountain sickness in hypoxia-sensitive subjects, and its life-threatening complications; moreover, readings of overestimated SpO2 values might induce trekkers into further hazardous behavior by pursuing an ascent while being already at risk. Therefore, its use to assess SpO2 should be proscribed in altitude for acclimatization evaluation.
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- Eric Hermand
- Univ. Littoral Côte d'Opale, Univ. Artois, Univ. Lille, CHU LIlle, ULR 7369 - URePSSS - Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport Santé Société, F-59140 Dunkerque, France.,UMR INSERM U1272 'Hypoxie & Poumon', Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- Hôpital Jean Verdier, Médecine de L'Exercice et du Sport, AP-HP, Bondy, France
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- UMR INSERM U1272 'Hypoxie & Poumon', Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France
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- UMR INSERM U1272 'Hypoxie & Poumon', Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, Bobigny, France.,Hôpital Jean Verdier, Médecine de L'Exercice et du Sport, AP-HP, Bondy, France
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Caruso JF, Shefflette AC. Intra-rater reliability and repeatability of pulse oximetry values obtained before, between sets, and after resistive exercise. ISOKINET EXERC SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.3233/ies-200237] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND: Pulse oximetry measures heart rate (HR) and percent oxygen saturation (SpO2). For aerobic exercise, whereby cellular oxygen demand and delivery are elevated and maintained for extended periods, HR and SpO2 values are consistent when measured by pulse oximetry. Yet due to its intermittent nature, HR and SpO2 values from resistive exercise may exhibit lower data reliability and repeatability. OBJECTIVE: Assess intra-rater reliability and repeatability of pulse oximetry HR and SpO2 values from two identical resistive exercise protocols. METHODS: Subjects (n= 32) performed two calf press workouts on a flywheel-based ergometer as HR and SpO2 were measured before, between sets, and after exercise. Workouts entailed a 4-set 15-repetition protocol separated by 120-second rests. Intra-rater reliability was assessed with intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC). Repeatability was measured by the smallest real difference in absolute and relative terms. RESULTS: ICC and standard error of estimate results for HR ranged from 0.60–0.79 and 9.1–13.0 respectively. SpO2 ICC and standard error of estimate results ranged from 0.16–0.71 and 1.44–4.33 respectively. Between sets, smallest real difference values tended to be less for HR. CONCLUSIONS: Results demonstrate acceptable intra-rater reliability and repeatability for HR, but not SpO2 which we attribute to the exercise mode and protocol examined.
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Barros GMD, Barros GMD, Anjos MSD, Mazullo Filho JBR. Smartwatch, oxygen saturation, and COVID-19: Trustworthy? ABCS HEALTH SCIENCES 2021. [DOI: 10.7322/10.7322/abcshs.2020228.1681] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022] Open
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