Continuous oxygen (SpO₂) monitoring during transfer from the operating room to the recovery area
Oxygen Saturation Monitoring During Transport Between the Operating Room and the Post-anesthesia Care Unit
This will test whether continuous pulse oximetry during transfer from the operating room to the PACU reduces drops in oxygen levels in adults having general anesthesia.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT07313488 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study will enroll adult patients (≥18 years) scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia at CHU de Strasbourg between January 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025. Participants will have continuous SpO₂ recorded during the transfer from the operating room to the post-anesthesia care unit, with desaturation events logged and timed. The primary outcome is the incidence of desaturation during transfer, and secondary measures include duration and severity of events and any required interventions. Data collection uses noninvasive monitoring during routine care and does not change anesthesia management.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adults aged 18 or older scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia at CHU de Strasbourg during the study period who have not received premedication that impairs judgment are eligible.
Not a fit: Patients having regional or local anesthesia, children, or those who received premedication that impairs judgment are unlikely to benefit from this monitoring approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, continuous monitoring could detect low oxygen earlier during transfers and reduce unrecognized hypoxemia, improving immediate postoperative safety.
How similar studies have performed: Continuous pulse oximetry has reduced undetected hypoxemia in perioperative and ward settings, but transfer-specific evidence is limited.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patient (≥ 18 years old) * Patient scheduled for surgery under general anesthesia at the HUS between January 1, 2024 and April 30, 2025 Exclusion Criteria: \- Administration of premedication that may impair judgment.
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service d'Anesthésie - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Vincent MATEO, MD
- Email: vincent.mateo@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 69 55 00 87
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.