Brittany Willer

This study will check if pulse oximeters, which measure oxygen levels in the blood, are as accurate in dark-skinned children as in lighter-skinned children. About 540 children aged 2-9 undergoing anesthesia will have their pulse oximeter readings compared to a more precise blood …

This study watches 350 children having their tonsils out to see if how long they fast before surgery changes their pain levels afterward. Researchers will also track how much pain medicine they need and how long they stay in the hospital. The goal is to learn if shorter fasting t…