Improving the repeatability of pulse oximetry measurements in children to improve identification and management of sepsis in children in low-resource settings

Low oxygen levels in the blood can be used to identify children who are in need of emergency care. However, current tools for measuring blood oxygen do not always perform well when used by frontline health workers with limited training. This can lead to inaccurate measurements and delayed care for those who are the most vulnerable. This contributes to the high burden of child death in poorer countries. Here, we will use data collected from children at a hospital in sub-Saharan Africa to identify factors or strategies to improve the accuracy of data collected by frontline health workers in poorer countries.

Faculty Supervisor:

Mark Ansermino

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Partner:

BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

The University of British Columbia

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