Effect of Skin Pigmentation and Race/Ethnicity Factors on the Accuracy of Masimo Pulse Oximeters

Effect of Skin Pigmentation and Race/Ethnicity Factors on the Accuracy of Masimo Pulse Oximeters

This study is designed to compare the accuracy of a noninvasive measurement of oxygen saturation compared to reference values obtained by a laboratory blood gas analyzer. Subgroups will be analyzed by skin pigmentation and self-identified race/ethnicity information.

Study procedures follow ISO-80601-2-61:2011 standard requirements for basic safety and essential performance of pulse oximeter equipment. Arterial blood samples will be collected from subjects while undergoing a controlled desaturation procedure wherein the concentration of oxygen inhaled is slowly reduced until the subject's arterial oxygen concentration is approximately 70%.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Subject is 18 to 50 years of age.
• Subject weighs a minimum of 110 lbs.
• Subject has a hemoglobin value ≥ 11 g/dL.
• Subject's baseline heart rate is ≥ 45 bpm and ≤ 85 bpm.
• Subject's CO value is ≤ 2.0% FCOHb.
• Subject's blood pressure: Systolic BP ≤ 140 mmHg and ≥ 90 mmHg, Diastolic BP ≤ 90 mmHg and ≥ 50 mmHg, and if systolic BP is lower than 100 mmHg and/or diastolic BP is lower than 60 mmHg, subject passes an orthostatic blood pressure test.
• Subject is able to read and communicate in English and understands the study and the risks involved.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject is pregnant.
• Subject has a BMI > 35.
• Subject has a history of fainting (vasovagal syncope), blacking out or losing consciousness during or after a blood draw, or has a fear of blood draws.
• Subject has open wounds, inflamed tattoos or piercings, and/or has any visible healing wounds that a medical professional determines may place them at an increased risk for participation.*
• Subject has known drug or alcohol abuse.
• Subject uses recreational drugs.*
• Subject experiences frequent or severe headaches and/or migraine headaches, migraine auras, altitude sickness, and/or headaches accompanied by visual changes or sensitivity to light or sound.
• Subject has experienced a concussion or head injury with loss of consciousness within the past 12 months.
• Subject has any history of a stroke, myocardial infarction (heart attack), and/or seizures.
• Subject has any chronic bleeding disorder (e.g. hemophilia).
• Subject has taken anticoagulant medication within the past 30 days (excluding nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)).
• Subject has donated blood within the past 4 weeks.
• Subject has Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome or Stokes-Adams Syndrome.
• Subject has any symptomatic cardiac dysrhythmia (e.g. atrial fibrillation) and has not received clearance from their physician to participate.
• Subject has a known neurological and/or psychiatric disorder (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease) that interferes with the subject's level of consciousness.*
• Subject has taken opioid pain medication 24 hours before the study.
• Subject has any active signs and/or symptoms of infectious disease (e.g. hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, flu, malaria, measles, etc.).*
• Subject is taking medications known to treat any type of infectious disease.
• Subject has either signs or history of peripheral ischemia or carpal tunnel syndrome.
• Subject has had invasive surgery within the past year, including but not limited to major dental surgery, appendectomy, plastic surgery, jaw surgery, major ENT surgery, major abdominal and/or pelvic surgery, heart surgery, or thoracic surgery.*
• Subject has symptoms of congestion, head cold, or other illnesses.
• Subject has been in a severe car accident(s) or a similar type of accident(s) requiring hospitalization within the past 12 months.
• Subject has any cancer or history of cancer (not including skin cancer).*
• Subject has chronic unresolved asthma, lung disease (including COPD) and/or respiratory disease.
• Subject is allergic to lidocaine, chlorhexidine, latex, adhesives, or plastic.
• Subject has a heart condition, insulin-dependent diabetes, or uncontrolled hypertension.
• Subject has delivered vaginally, has had a pregnancy terminated, a miscarriage with hospitalization, or had a C-section within the past 6 months.
• Subject intends on participating in any heavy lifting, repetitive movement of their wrist (including riding a motorcycle, tennis), exercise (working out, riding a bike, riding a skateboard, etc.), or any activity that will put additional stress on the wrist within 24 hours following a study that involves an arterial line.
• Subject has any medical condition which in the judgment of the investigator and/or medical staff, renders them ineligible for participation in this study (Discretion of the investigator/study staff).