Measuring breathing rate with a finger monitor in the emergency department
This study tests how accurately a small device on your finger measures breathing rate in the emergency department. It could help doctors quickly and easily track patients' breathing without extra equipment.
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Who can take part
- You must be at least 18 years old.
- You must not be using any breathing support (like a ventilator, CPAP, or BiPAP).
- You must not have conditions that cause involuntary movements (such as tremors or convulsions).
- You must not have skin or finger issues that could prevent a finger sensor from being placed.
- You must be stable enough to be seen in the regular emergency area, not needing immediate resuscitation.
- You must not have a left ventricular assist device (LVAD), a mechanical heart pump.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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