Thermal camera reads faces to spot suffocation in sedated patients

NCT ID NCT05163275

First seen Apr 09, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested whether a special thermal camera could automatically detect signs of breathing distress in patients on mechanical ventilators. Researchers monitored 85 adults during a breathing trial, measuring heart rate, breathing rate, and facial expressions. The goal was to see if this contact-less method could reliably spot distress without needing extra staff, potentially improving care for patients who cannot speak.

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Locations

  • Service de Médecine Intensive - Réanimation du département R3S, GHU APHP - Sorbonne Université, Site Pitié-Salpêtrière

    Paris, Paris, 75013, France

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