ICU oxygen monitoring study aims to prevent dangerous drops during intubation
NCT ID NCT05409573
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether measuring oxygen levels on a facemask is reliable for critically ill patients who need a breathing tube. Doctors usually rely on pulse oximetry, but that can be misleading. The researchers will compare facemask readings with a more accurate pharyngeal measurement in 30 ICU patients to see if the simpler method works.
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to better oxygen monitoring during emergency intubations, reducing the risk of dangerously low oxygen levels.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to all ICU patients. The monitoring method may still be unreliable.
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CHR d'ORLEANS
RECRUITINGOrléans, France
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