Peri-operative pulse oximetry in low-income countries: a cost–effectiveness analysis
This study demonstrated that pulse oximetry is a cost–effective intervention for low-income settings.
Resources
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Evaluation of a large-scale donation of Lifebox pulse oximeters to non-physician anesthetists in Uganda
This study indicates that pulse oximetry is widely accepted as essential monitoring for safe anesthesia, yet is frequently unavailable in resource-limited settings.
Accuracy of the Lifebox pulse oximeter during hypoxia in healthy volunteers
This study shows that the Lifebox pulse oximeter detects hypoxia in healthy volunteers at a degree of accuracy and bias that is comparable to FDA-approved pulse oximeters made by major manufacturers.
Global operating theatre distribution and pulse oximetry supply: an estimation from reported data
This study showed the estimated number of operating theatres ranged from 1·0 (95% CI 0·9–1·2) per 100 000 people in west sub-Saharan Africa to 25·1 (20·9–30·1) per 100 000 in eastern Europe.
