Clinical Evidence - Masimo SET^® Pulse Oximetry

Featured Clinical Studies:

Perfusion Index and Pulse Oximetry Screening for Congenital Heart Defects. Schena F, Picciolli I, Agosti M et al. Neonatal Cardiology Study Group of the Italian Society of Neonatology. J Pediatr. 2017 Apr;183:74-79.e1.
Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters Intended for Hypoxemic Pediatric Patients. Harris BU, Char DS, Feinstein JA, Verma A, Shiboski SC, Ramamoorthy C. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2016 Apr;17(4):315-20.
Temporal quantification of oxygen saturation ranges: an effort to reduce hyperoxia in the neonatal intensive care unit M J Bizzarro, F Y Li, K Katz, V Shabanova, R A Ehrenkranz and V Bhandari. Journal of Perinatology (2014) 34, 33–38; doi:10.1038/jp.2013.122; published online 26, September 2013
Pulse oximetry with clinical assessment to screen for congenital heart disease in neonates in China: a prospective study. Zhao Q., Ma X., Ge X, Liu F. , YanW., Wu L., Ye M., Liang X., Zhang J., Gao Y., Jia B., Huang G., The Neonatal Congenital Heart Disease Screening Group. The Lancet, Available online 22 April 2014.
Performance of Three New-Generation Pulse Oximeters during Motion and Low Perfusion in Volunteers. Shah N., Ragaswamy H.B., Govindugari K., Estanol L. J Clin Anesth. 2012 Aug;24(5):385-91.
Prevention of Retinopathyof Prematurity in Preterm Infants through Changes in Clinical Practice and SpO2 Technology. Castillo A., Deulofeut R., Critz A., Sola A. Acta Paediatr. 2011 Feb;100(2):188-92.
Impact of pulse oximetry screening on the detection of duct dependent congenital heart disease: a Swedish prospective screening study in 39,821 newborns. de-Wahl Granelli A., Wennergren M., Sandberg K., Mellander M., Bejlum C., Inganäs L., Eriksson M., Segerdahl N., Agren A., Ekman-Joelsson B.M., Sunnegårdh J., Verdicchio M., Östman-Smith I. BMJ. 2009;Jan 8;338.
More Reliable Oximetry Reduces the Frequency of Arterial Blood Gas Analyses and Hastens Oxygen Weaning after Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Trial of the Clinical Impact of a New Technology. Durbin C.G. Jr., Rostow S.K. Crit Care Med. 2002 Aug;30(8):1735-40.
Reliability of Conventional and New Pulse Oximetry in Neonatal Patients. Hay W.W., Rodden D.J., Collins S.M., Melara D.L., Hale K.A., Fashaw L.M. J Perinatol. 2002 Jul-Aug;22(5):360-6.
"Motion-Resistant" Pulse Oximetry: A Comparison of New and Old Models. Barker S.J. Anesth Analg. 2002 Oct;95(4):967-72.
Beyond Critical Congenital Heart Disease: Newborn Screening Using Pulse Oximetry for Neonatal Sepsis and Respiratory Diseases in a Middle-Income Country. PLoS One. Jawin V, Ang HL, Omar A, Thong MK. 2015 Sep 11;10(9):e0137580. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0137580. eCollection 2015. PubMed PMID: 26360420.
Nocturnal oxygen saturation profiles of healthy term infants Terrill PI, Dakin C, Hughes I, Yuill M, Parsley C. Arch Dis Child. 2015 Jan;100(1):18-23. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-305708. Epub 2014 Jul 25. PubMed PMID: 25063836.
Comparison Between Changes in Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index and Laser Doppler Flowmetry during Spinal Surgery in a Non-Human Primate Model for Cauda Equina Injury and Repair Lee C., Hoang X., Nieto J., Ohlsson M., Christe K., Ri J. American Society of Anesthesiologists 2014; A4078.
Perfusion Index in Newborn Infants: A non-invasive tool for neonatal monitoring Piasek C., Van Bel F., Sola A. 2014 May;103(5):468-73. doi: 10.1111/apa.12574. Epub 2014 Feb 23.
Usefulness of Pulse Oximetry Using the SET Technology in Critically Ill Adult Patients. Levrat Q., Petitpas F., Bouche G., Debaene B., Mimoz O. Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2009 Jul-Aug;28(7-8):640-4.
Pulse Oximetry Screening for Congenital Heart Defects in Newborn Infants (Pulseox): A Test Accuracy Study. Ewer A.K., Middleton L.J., Furmston A.T., Bhoyar A., Daniels J.P., Thangaratinam S., Deeks J.J., Khan K.S. Lancet 2011. 378(9793):785-794.
False Alarms and Sensitivity of Conventional Pulse Oximetry versus the Masimo SET® Technology in the Pediatric Postanesthesia Care Unit. Malviya S., Reynolds P.I., Voepel-Lewis T., Siewert M., Watson D., Tait A.R., Tremper K. Anesth Analg. 2000 Jun;90(6):1336-40.
Avoiding Hyperoxemia during Neonatal Resuscitation: Time to Response of Different SpO2 Monitors. Baquero H., Alviz R., Castillo A., Neira F., Sola A. Acta Paediatr. 2011 Apr;100(4):515-8.
Clinical Usefulness of New-Generation Pulse Oximetry in the Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Setting Cannesson M., Hénaine R., Di Filippo S., Neidecker J., Bompard D., Védrinne C., Lehot J.J. Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2008 Oct;27(10):808-12. [Article in French]
The Perfusion Index Derived from a Pulse Oximeter for Predicting Low Superior Vena Cava Flow in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Takahashi S., Kakiuchi S., Nanba Y., Tsukamoto K., Nakamura T., Ito Y. J Perinatol. 2010 Apr;30(4):265-9.
Maternal Pulse Oximetry Perfusion Index as a Predictor of Early Adverse Respiratory Neonatal Outcome after Elective Cesarean Delivery. De Felice C., Leoni L., Tommasini E., Tonni G., Toti P., Del Vecchio A., Ladisa G., Latini G. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2008 Mar;9(2):203-8.
Early Dynamic Changes in Pulse Oximetry Signals in Preterm Newborns with Histologic Chorioamnionitis. De Felice C., Goldstein M.R., Parrini S., Verrotti A., Criscuolo M., Latini G. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2006 Mar;7(2):138-42.

Full Citation List of All Available Studies - Accuracy (Adult):*

Postoperative desaturation and bradypnea after general anesthesia in non-ICU patients: a retrospective evaluation. Ishikawa M and Sakamoto A. J Clin Monit Comput. 2 Mar 2019.
The effects of passive leg raising may be detected by the plethysmographic oxygen saturation signal in critically ill patients. Beurton A, Teboul JL, Gavelli F, Gonzalez FA, Girotto V, Galarza L, Anguel N, Richard C, Monnet X. Crit Care. 2019 Jan 18;23(1):19.
Randomised study comparing heart rate measurement in newly born infants using a monitor incorporating electrocardiogram and pulse oximeter versus pulse oximeter alone. Murphy MC, De Angelis L, McCarthy LK, O'Donnell CPF. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2018 Nov 13. pii: fetalneonatal-2017-314366. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-314366. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 30425114.
Perfusion Index and Pulse Oximetry Screening for Congenital Heart Defects. Schena F, Picciolli I, Agosti M et al. Neonatal Cardiology Study Group of the Italian Society of Neonatology. J Pediatr. 2017 Apr;183:74-79.e1.
Performance Evaluation of New-Generation Pulse Oximeters in the NICU: Observational Study. Nizami S, Greenwood K, Barrowman N, Harrold J. Cardiovasc Eng Technol. 2015 Sep;6(3):383-91. doi: 10.1007/s13239-015-0229-7. Epub 2015 Jun 9. PubMed PMID: 26577369.
Respiratory variations in the photoplethysmographic waveform amplitude depend on type of pulse oximetry device. Høiseth LØ, Hoff IE, Hagen OA, Kirkebøen KA, Landsverk SA. J Clin Monit Comput. 2015 Jun 12. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 26067403.
Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters in Detecting Hypoxemia in Patients with Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension. Kohyama T, Moriyama K, Kanai R, Kotani M, Uzawa K, Satoh T, Yorozu T. PLoS One. 2015 May 15;10(5):e0126979. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0126979. eCollection 2015. PubMed PMID: 25978517.
Variability in estimating shunt from single pulse oximetry measurements. Karlen W, Petersen CL, Dumont GA, Ansermino JM. Physiol Meas. 2015 Apr 9;36(5):967-981. [Epub ahead of print]
Development of a screening tool for sleep disordered breathing in children using the phone oximeter™. Garde A, Dehkordi P, Karlen W, Wensley D, Ansermino JM, Dumont GA. PLoS One. 2014 Nov 17;9(11):e112959. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0112959. eCollection 2014. PubMed PMID: 25401696; PubMed Central PMCID: PMC4234680.
The precision and accuracy of Nellcor and Masimo oximeters at low oxygen saturations (70%) in newborn lambs. Dawson JA, Bastrenta P, Cavigioli F, Thio M, Ong T, Siew ML, Hooper SB, Davis PG. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2014 Jul;99(4):F278-81. Epub 2014 Mar 4.
Accuracy of pulse oximeter perfusion index in thoracic epidural anesthesia under basal general anesthesia. Xu Z, Zhang J, Xia Y, Deng X. Int J Clin Exp Med. 2014 Jul 15;7(7):1728-34. eCollection 2014. PMID: 25126171 [PubMed]
Comparison Between Changes in Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index and Laser Doppler Flowmetry during Spinal Surgery in a Non-Human Primate Model for Cauda Equina Injury and Repair Lee C., Hoang X., Nieto J., Ohlsson M., Christe K., Ri J. American Society of Anesthesiologists 2014; A4078.
Pulse CO-Oximetry - Clinical Impact in the Emergency Department Exadaktylos A, Braun CT, Ziaka M, Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care (2014), doi: 10.1016 j.tacc.2014.07.002.
Comparison of Motion Artifact Response in Three Mobile Pulse Oximeters Petersen C.L. Gan H., Görges M., Ansermino M., Dumont G.A. 2014 STA Annual Meeting January 15-18, Orlando, FL. Abs#28.
Systematic Evaluation of Mobile Phone Pulse Oximetry Performance Petersen C.L., Görges M., Gan H., Ansermino M., Dumont G. Proceedings of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, October 16, 2013. San Francisco; A1063
Performance of Three New-Generation Pulse Oximeters during Motion and Low Perfusion in Volunteers. Shah N., Ragaswamy H.B., Govindugari K., Estanol L. J Clin Anesth. 2012 Aug;24(5):385-91.
Reliability of Oxygen Saturation by Pulse Oximeter to Detect Hypoxemia of Patients in the Intensive Care Unit. Kanai R., Moriyama K., Kohyama T., Yorozu T. Anesth Analg 2012; 113; S-159.
Pulse Oximetry during Intraaortic Balloon Pump Application. Zoremba N., Brülls C., Thiel V., Röhl A., Rossaint R. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2011 Mar;55(3):322-7.
Pulse Oximetry Evaluation in Hypoperfused ICU Patients. Delgado E., Cohen-Melamed M., Tuttle R. Proceeding from the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Respiratory Care.
Analysis of SpO2 and PaO2 Correlation in Adult Patients with ALI/ARS: A Retrospective Comparison of Two Pulse Oximetry Systems. Siobal M.S., Wong J. Proceeding from the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Respiratory Care.
Usefulness of Pulse Oximetry Using the SET Technology in Critically Ill Adult Patients. Levrat Q., Petitpas F., Bouche G., Debaene B., Mimoz O. Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2009 Jul-Aug;28(7-8):640-4.
A Comparison of Finger, Ear and Forehead SpO2 on Detecting Oxygen Desaturation in Healthy Volunteers. Tokuda K., Hayamizu K., Ogawa K., Hirai T., Irita K. Anesthesiology. 2007;107:A1544.
Evaluation of Analytic and Motion-Resistant Performance of the Mindray 9006 Pulse Oximeter. Peng L., Yan C., Lu H., Xia Y. Med Sci Monit. 2007 Aug;13(8):MT19-27.
Evaluation of Finger and Forehead Pulse Oximeters during Mild Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Yamaura K., Irita K., Kandabashi T., Tohyama K., Takahashi S. J Clin Monit Comput. 2007 Aug;21(4):249-52.
Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters and the Influence of Sensor Type in Induced Hypoxia. Rochford P.D., Brazzale D.J., Zubrinich C., Pierce R.J. Proceeding of the America Thoracic Society Annual Meeting, 2007. A606.		N/A
The Effect of Improper Pulse Oximetry Sensor Placement on SpO2 Measurement Accuracy. Campbell S.E., Hyde L., Chung P.A., ONeil M.P., Mannheimer P.D. Anesth Analg. 2007;105(6):S100.
Pulse Oximeter Accuracy: Multiple-Laboratory Evaluation. Mannheimer P.D., St. John R.E., Batchelder R., Gehring H. Anesth Analg. 2007;105(6).
Comparison of Three New Generation Pulse Oximeters in a Medical Intensive Care Unit. Ahrens T.S., Ott K. Crit Care Med. 2006;34(12):A85.
Comparison of Three New Generation Pulse Oximeters during Routine ICU Monitoring of Ventilated Patients. Branson R., Lyons E., Johannigman J., Davis K., Tsuei B. Resp Care. 2006;51(11):251.
The Problem of Artifacts in Patient Monitor Data during Surgery: A Clinical and Methodological Review. Takla G., Petre J.H., Doyle D.J., Horibe M., Gopakumaran B. Anesth Analg. 2006 Nov;103(5):1196-204.
Impact of Motion and Low Perfusion on SpO2 & Pulse Rate in Three New Generation POs in Volunteers. Shah N., Estanol L. Anesthesiology. 2006;105:A1433.
Failure Rates & Recovery Times of New Generation POs during Motion and Low Perfusion in Volunteers. Shah N., Estanol L. Anesthesiology. 2006;105:A242.
Does Machine Generated or Volunteer Generated Motion Influence Accuracy of Motion Resistant POs? Shah N., Estanol L. Anesthesiology. 2006;105:A246.
For the Capability of Pulse Oximetry with Moving Horizontal and Vertical Controlled by Accelerator. Yamada A., Morioka N., Takada M., Inui T., Ozaki M. Anesthesiology. 2006;105:A247.
Motion and Low Perfusion Induced Failures of New Generation Pulse Oximeters - Failure Rates and Recovery Times in Volunteers. Shah N., Estanol L., Patel V. Anesth Analg. 2006;102:S-108.
Impact of Motion and Low Perfusion on the Performances of Three New Generation Pulse Oximeters for SpO2 and Pulse Rate in Volunteers. Shah N., Patel V., Estanol L. Anesth Analg. 2006;102:S-148.
An Evaluation of Three New Generation Pulse Oximeters during Motion and Low Perfusion in Volunteers. Shah N., Patel V., Estanol L. Anesth Analg. 2006;102:S-75.
A Prospective Comparison of 3 New-Generation Pulse Oximetry Devices during Ambulation after Open Heart Surgery. Richards N.M., Giuliano K.K., Jones P.G. Respir Care. 2006 Jan;51(1):29-35.
Motion Induced Failure of Pulse Oximeters (POs) - Failure Rates and Recovery Times in Human Volunteers. Shah N., Chitkara A., Miller J.M., Taleghani A. Anesthesiology. 2005;103:A881.
Performance of Masimo versus Two Other Newer Generation Pulse Oximeters (POs) for SpO2 and PR during Motion and Low Perfusion in Volunteers. Shah N., Miller J.M., Taleghani A., Chitkara A. Anesthesiology. 2005;103:A879.
A Comparison of the Accuracy of Three New Generation Pulse Oximeters (POs) during Motion and Low Perfusion in Human Volunteers. Shah N., Taleghani A., Chitkara A., Miller J.M. Anesthesiology. 2005;103:A1168.
Motion Generated by Machine or by Volunteer to Study Accuracy of Motion Resistant Pulse Oximeters - Does It Matter? Shah N., Chitkara A., Taleghani A., Miller J.M. Anesthesiology. 2005;103:A878.
Monitoring Carbon Dioxide Tension and Arterial Oxygen Saturation by a Single Earlobe Sensor in Patients with Critical Illness or Sleep Apnea. Senn O., Clarenbach C.F., Kaplan V., Maggiorini M., Bloch K.E. Chest. 2005 Sep;128(3):1291-6.
Adaptive Filtering and Alternative Calculations Revolutionizes Pulse Oximetry Sensitivity and Specificity during Motion and Low Perfusion. Graybeal J.M., Petterson M.T. Proceedings of the 26th Annual International Conference of the IEEE EMBS. 2004.		N/A
Masimo - A New Reliable Noninvasive Method of Detecting Oxygen Saturation in Critically Ill. Murthy T.V.S.P., Goyal R., Singh V.P. Indian J. Anaesth. 2005;49(2):133-136.
Improved Pulse Oximeter Performance During Motion Artefact Does Not Include Increased Accuracy and Reliability During Cardiac Arrhythmia. Lutter N., Mell J., Kozma E., Schuettler J. Anesthesiology. 2004;101:A589.
A Comparison of the Failure Times of Pulse Oximeters during Blood Pressure Cuff-Induced Hypoperfusion in Volunteers. Kawagishi T., Kanaya N., Nakayama M., Kurosawa S., Namiki A. Anesth Analg. 2004 Sep;99(3):793-6.
Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry Readings in an Animal Model of Low Perfusion Caused By Emerging Pneumonia and Sepsis. Hummler H.D., Engelmann A., Pohlandt F., Högel J., Franz A.R. Intensive Care Med. 2004 Apr;30(4):709-13.
A Laboratory Comparison of the Newest "Motion-Resistant" Pulse Oximeters during Motion and Hypoxemia. Barker S.J., Morgan S. Proceeding of the 2004 Society for Technology in Anesthesia. 2004; Abs 8.
SaO2 Dependency of Neonatal Pulse Oximetry Accuracy: A Root Mean Square Error Analysis. Gerstmann D., Berg R., Haskell R., Brower C., Smith B. Respir Care. 2003;48(11).
Comparison of the Masimo Pulse Oximeter Utilizing Various Probe Sites at Rest and with Exercise Against a Laboratory Oximeter Using Arterial Blood. Hanson L.J., Mottram C.D., Scanlon P.D. Respir Care. 2003;48(11):1085.
Cardiac Arrhythmias Decrease Accuracy and Reliability of Third and Fourth Generation Pulse Oximeters. Kroeber S., Lutter N., Kozma E., Pauser J., Schuettler J. Anesthesiology. 2003;99:A624.
Evaluation of a New Reflectance Forehead Sensor in Detecting Oxygen Desaturation in Patients Undergoing Polysomnography. Whitman R.A., Garrison M.E., Oestreich T.J., Musumbi M.S. Anesthesiology. 2003;99:A553.
Next-Generation Pulse Oximetry. No authors listed. Health Devices. 2003 Feb;32(2):49-103.
A Comparison of Nellcor N-395, N-595 and Masimo Radical Pulse Oximeters during Motion and Hypoxemia. Barker S.J., Morgan S. Anesth Analg. 2003;97(2S):A9.		N/A
Rapid Changes in Heart Rate and Oxygen Saturation Decrease the Clinical Performance of Motion-Resistant Pulse Oximeters. Lutter N., Kozma E., Rauschmayer C., Schuettler J. Proceeding from the Society for Technology in Anesthesia Annual Meeting, 2003.		N/A
Performance Evaluation of a New Pulse Oximeter during Mild Hypothermic Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Irita K., Kai Y., Akiyoshi K., Tanaka Y., Takahashi S. Anesth Analg. 2003 Jan;96(1):11-4.
Effects of Severe Motion on Newer Pulse Oximeters during Normoxia and Hypoxia in Volunteers. Shah M., Miyaji T., Hiasa Y., Kobayasi N., Ohmura A. Respir Care. 2002;47(9):1079.
Comparison between Two Oximeter Technologies in the Detection of Desaturation during Polysomnography. Whitman R.A., Garrison M.E., Oestriech P.J. Respir Care. 2002;47(9):1088.
Performance of Three Fourth-Generation Pulse Oximeters during Electro-Convulsive Therapy. Lutter N., Kozma E., Meyer V., Schuettler J. Anesthesiology 2002;96:A560.
A Comparison of the Performance of Pulse Oximeters during Blood Pressure Cuff-Induced Hypoperfusion in Volunteers. Kanaya N., Kawagishi T., Nakayama M., Namiki A. Anesthesiology. 2002;96:A559.
"Motion-Resistant" Pulse Oximetry: A Comparison of New and Old Models. Barker S.J. Anesth Analg. 2002 Oct;95(4):967-72.
Comparison of Two Pulse Oximeters during Sub-Maximal Exercise in Healthy Volunteers: Effects of Motion. Kist W., Hogan R., Weber-Hardy L., Dobey T., Moss K., Wernsman M., Minor M., Prewitt M. JEPonline. 2002;5(1):42-48.
Advantages of New Technology Pulse Oximetry with Adults in Extremis. Durbin C.G., Rostow S.K. Anesth Analg. 2002 Jan;94(1 Suppl):S81-3.
Influence of Pulse Oximeter Technology on Hypopnea Diagnosis using the Newly Proposed Definition of a Respiratory Hypopnea. Whitman R.A., Garrison M.E., Oestriech P.J. Sleep. 2002;25:A509(727.R).
The Effects of Motion Artifact and Low Perfusion on the Performance of a New Generation of Pulse Oximeters in Volunteers Undergoing Hypoxemia. Gehring H., Hornberger C., Matz H., Konecny E., Schmucker P. Respir Care. 2002 Jan;47(1):48-60.
False Alarm Rates of Three Third-Generation Pulse Oximeters in PACU, ICU and IABP Patients. Lutter N.O., Urankar S., Kroeber S. Anesth Analg. 2002 Jan;94(1 Suppl):S69-75.
Validity of Pulse Oximetry during Maximal Exercise in Normoxia, Hypoxia, and Hyperoxia. Yamaya Y., Bogaard H.J., Wagner P.D., Niizeki K., Hopkins S.R. J Appl Physiol. 2002 Jan;92(1):162-8.
Improved Accuracy of the Masimo SET® Oximeter (MSO) Increases Caregiver Confidence in Saturation Values. Rostow S.K., Durbin C.G. Respir Care. 2001;46(10):OF-01-148.
The Performance of Six "Motion-Resistant" Pulse Oximeters during Motion, Hypoxemia, and Low Perfusion in Volunteers. Barker S.J. Anesthesiology 2001;95:A587.
A Comparison of Four Major Brand of Pulse Oximeters (PO) with Masimo SET® PO during Motion and Low Perfusion under Normoxic and Hypoxic Conditions in Human Volunteers. Clack S.L., Shah N., Hoang T.D., Gupta B. Anesthesiology. 2001;95:A586.
Effects of IABP and Cardiac Arrhythmia on Pulse Oximetry. Kroeber S., Lutter N., Urankar S., Luetcke B., Kozma E. Anesthesiology. 2001;95:A550.
The Impact of Motion and Low Perfusion on the Performance of Masimo SET® Pulse Oximeter (PO) and Four other POs for Measurement of Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) and Pulse Rate (PR) in Human Volunteers. Shah N., Clack S.L., Hoang T.D. Anesthesiology 2001;95:A553.
Is There a Difference in the Recovery Time for the Accurate Display of Oxygen Saturation (SpO2) and Pulse Rate (PR) after Motion Induced Failure of Pulse Oximeters (PO) during Low Perfusion and Normoxemia or Hypoxemia in Human Volunteers? Shah N., Clack S.L., Hoang T.D. Anesthesiology. 2001;95:A552.
Comparison of the New Masimo SET® V3 Technology with a Conventional Pulse Oximeter during Polysomnography. Whitman R.A., Garrison M.E. Sleep. 2001;24:A412.		N/A
The Bias and Precision of a New Generation of Pulse Oximeter. Gehring H., Hornberger C., Matz H., Schäfer R., Konecny E., Schmucker P. Respir Care. 2000;45(8):019.
The Performance of a New Pulse Oximeter Generation to Motion and Low Perfusion Simulation during a Desaturation Procedure. Hornberger H., Gehring H., Matz H., Schäfer R., Konecny E., Schmucker P. Respir Care. 2000;45(8):993.
A Comparison of the Nellcor N-395 and Masimo SET® Pulse Oximeters during Hypoxemia and Motion in Human Volunteers. Barker S.J., Morgan S.E. Anesthesiology. 2000;93(3A):A-549.
When Pulse Oximeters Fail: Motion and Low Perfusion. Cooke J.E. Anesthesiology. 2000;93(3A):A554.
Pulse Oximetry Performance Can Affect Caregiver Time Utilization. Durbin C.G. Jr., Rostow S.K. Anesthesiology. 2000;93(3A):A-556.
Next-Generation Pulse Oximetry. Focusing on Masimo's Signal Extraction Technology. No authors listed. Health Devices. 2000 Oct;29(10):349-70.
Artifact Resistance of Newest Generation of Pulse Oximeters in Volunteers Undergoing Hypoxemia. Gehring H., Hornberger C., Matz H., Konecny E., Schmucker P. Anesthesiology. 2000;93(3A):A-584.
Performance Evaluation of a New Pulse Oximetry Technology during Physiological Artifacts. Jaffe M.B. Anesthesiology. 2000;93(3A):A-560.
Sensitivity and Specificity Performance during Motion Artifact in Three Pulse Oximeters Designed for Use in Motion. Jopling M.W., Mannheimer P.D., Bebout D.E. Anesthesiology. 2000;93(3A):A-585.
Determining the Artifact Sensitivity of Recent Pulse Oximeters during Laboratory Benchmarking. Kästle S.W., Konecny E. J Clin Monit Comput. 2000;16(7):509-22.
Comparison of Three New Technology Pulse Oximeters during Recovery from Extreme Exercise in Adult Males. Witucki P.J., Bell S.J. Crit Care Med. 2000;27(12):A87.
Reliable Pulse Oximetry During Exercise Testing. Harrington S., Henderson D., Burton G.G. Respir Care. 1999;44(10):1226.
Analysis of Pulse Oximeters for Detection of SpO2 and Pulse Rate Variation during Motion Artifact. Russell G.B., Schuler H.G., Graybeal J.M. Resp Care. 1999;44(10):PS711.
Critical Evaluation of New Pulse Oximeters for Low Amplitude Detection. Russell G.B., Schuler H.G., Graybeal J.M. Anesthesiology. 1999;91(3A):A584.		N/A
The Performance of Three Pulse Oximeters during Low Perfusion in Volunteers. Barker S.J., Novak S., Morgan S. Anesthesiology. 1997;87(3A):A409.		N/A
The Effects of Motion on the Performance of Pulse Oximeters in Volunteers (Revised Publication). Barker S.J., Shah N.K. Anesthesiology. 1997 Jan;86(1):101-8.
Clinical Evaluation of a Prototype Motion Artifact Resistant Pulse Oximeter in the Recovery Room. Dumas C., Wahr J.A., Tremper K.K. Anesth Analg. 1996 Aug;83(2):269-72.
Low-Perfusion Resistant Pulse Oximetry. Weber W., Elfadel I.M., Barker S.J. J Clin Monit. 1995;11(40):284.		N/A

Full Citation List of All Available Studies - Accuracy (Peds):*

Four Types of Pulse Oximeters Accurately Detect Hypoxia during Low Perfusion and Motion. Louie A, Feiner JR, Bickler PE, Rhodes L, Bernstein M, Lucero J. Anesthesiology. 2017 Dec 4. doi: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000002002.
Comparison of Two New Generation Pulse Oximeters with Arterial Oxygen Saturation in Critically Ill Children Jose B., Lodha R., Kabra S.K. Indian J Pediatr. 2014 Mar 15.
Comparison of Two Types of Pulse-Oximeters during Low Perfusion and Increased Motion Artifact in Pediatric Patients. Downs B., Willis R., Heulitt M. Crit Care Med. 2006;34(12):A89.
Comparison of New Generation Motion-Resistant Pulse Oximeters. Townshend J., Taylor B.J., Galland B., Williams S. J Paediatr Child Health. 2006 Jun;42(6):359-65.
An Intraoperative Comparison of Ear Transmission and Forehead Reflectance Oximetry in Pediatric Surgical Patients. Redford D., Lichtenthal P., Barker S. Anesthesiology. 2004;101:A579.
Evaluation of 2 Forehead Reflectance Oximeters in Pediatric Intraoperative Surgical Patients. Redford D., Lichtenthal P., Barker S. Anesthesiology. 2004;101:A593.
A Clinical Comparison of Pulse Oximeter Sensor Sites in the Pediatric Surgical Patient: Ear, Nose, Lip and Forehead. Redford D., Lichtenthal P., Barker S. Anesthesiology. 2004;101:A595.
Clinical Evaluation of the Effects of Signal Integrity and Saturation on Data Availability and Accuracy of Masimo SET® and Nellcor N-395 Oximeters in Children. Robertson F.A., Hoffman G.M. Anesth Analg. 2004;98(3):617-22.
Intraoperative Use of Forehead Reflectance Oximetry in Pediatric Patients. Mahajan A., Lee E., Callon-Moldovan A. Proceeding of the 2004 Society for Technology in Anesthesia. 2004; Abs 16.
Comparison of Four Pulse Oximeters on Pediatric Patients during Anesthesia and the Initial Phases of Recovery: Does the New Generation Offer an Advantage? Barcelona S.L., Roth A.G., Coté C.J. Anesthesiology. 2002;96:A1280.
Assessment of 2 New Generation Pulse Oximeters during Low Perfusion in Children. Torres A., Skender K., Wohrley J., Aldag J., Raff G., Geiss D. Crit Care Med. 2002;29(12):A117.
Performance of Pulse Oximeter Technologies in a Pediatric Sleep Lab Setting. McGregor C.D., Lavergne J., Ladan S., Leimanis A., Nixon G.M., Brouillette R.T. Respir Care. 2001;46(10):1105.
False Alarms and Sensitivity of Conventional Pulse Oximetry versus the Masimo SET® Technology in the Pediatric Postanesthesia Care Unit. Malviya S., Reynolds P.I., Voepel-Lewis T., Siewert M., Watson D., Tait A.R., Tremper K. Anesth Analg. 2000 Jun;90(6):1336-40.

Full Citation List of All Available Studies - Accuracy (Neonatal):*

Reliability and Validity of a Smartphone-Paired Pulse Oximeter for Screening of Critical Congenital Heart Defects in Newborns. Huizing MJ, Villamor-Martínez E, Chavagne IA, Vanagt WY, Spaanderman MAE, Villamor E. Neonatology. 2017 Aug 3;112(4):324-329. doi: 10.1159/000477294. [Epub ahead of print]
Accuracy of the Masimo SET® LNCS neo peripheral pulse oximeter in cyanotic congenital heart disease. Cardiol Young. 2015 Oct 16:1-4. Griksaitis MJ, Scrimgeour GE, Pappachan JV, Baldock AJ.
Pulse oximetry as a screening test for critical congenital heart disease in term newborns. Gómez-Rodríguez G, Quezada-Herrera A, Amador-Licona N, Carballo-Magdaleno D, Rodríguez-Mejía EJ, Guízar-Mendoza JM.Rev Invest Clin. 2015 Mar-Apr;67(2):130-4. PubMed PMID: 25938847.
Low signal quality pulse oximetry measurements in newborn infants are reliable for oxygen saturation but underestimate heart rate. Narayen IC, Smit M, van Zwet EW, Dawson JA, Blom NA, Te Pas AB. Acta Paediatr. 2015 Jan 20. doi: 10.1111/apa.12932. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25601647.
Prenatal and newborn screening for critical congenital heart disease: findings from a nursery. Johnson LC, Lieberman E, O'Leary E, Geggel RL. 2014 Oct 6. pii: peds.2014-1461. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25287457.
Nocturnal oxygen saturation profiles of healthy term infants Terrill PI, Dakin C, Hughes I, Yuill M, Parsley C. Arch Dis Child. 2015 Jan;100(1):18-23. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-305708. Epub 2014 Jul 25. PubMed PMID: 25063836.
Comparison of Heart Rate and Oxygen Saturation Measurements from Masimo and Nellcor Pulse Oximeters in Newly Born Term Infants. Dawson J., Saraswat A., Simionato L., Thio M., Kamlin C., Owen L., Schmölzer G., Davis P. Acta Paediatr. 2013 Jun 25.
Discrepancies between Arterial Oxygen Saturation and Functional Oxygen Saturation Measured with Pulse Oximetry in Very Preterm Infants. Rosychuk R.J., Hudson-Mason A., Eklund D., Lacaze-Masmonteil T. Neonatology. 2011 Jul 26;101(1):14-19.
Accuracy of Pulse Oximeter Readings from Probe Placement on Newborn Wrist and Ankle. Phattraprayoon N., Sardesai S., Durand M., Ramanathan R. J Perinatol. 2011 Apr;32(4):276-80.
Disparate Motion-Resistant Pulse Oximetry SpO2 and Pulse Rate Parameters in Awake Un-Sedated Neonate. Du E., Goresky G. V. IARS 2011 Annual Meeting. S-226.
A Comparison of Oxygen Saturation Measurements Obtained from a 'Blue Sensor' with a Standard Sensor. Mawson I.E., Dawson J.A., Donath S.M., Davis P.G. J Paediatr Child Health. 2011 Oct;47(10):693-7.
Comparison of the Clinical Performance between Two Pulse Oximeters in NICU: Nellcor N-595 versus Masimo SET® Lee H.J., Choi J.H , Min S. J., Kim D. J., Kim H. S. J Korean Soc Neonatol 2010;17:245-9
Changes in Heart Rate in the First Minutes after Birth. Dawson J.A., Kamlin C.O., Wong C., te Pas A.B., Vento M., Cole T.J., Donath S.M., Hooper S.B., Davis P.G., Morley C.J. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2010 May;95(3):F177-81.
Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry Measurement of Heart Rate of Newborn Infants in the Delivery Room. Kamlin C.O., Dawson J.A., O'Donnell C.P., Morley C.J., Donath S.M., Sekhon J., Davis P.G. J Pediatr. 2008 Jun;152(6):756-60.
Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry in Assessing Heart Rate of Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Singh J.K., Kamlin C.O., Morley C.J., O'Donnell C.P., Donath S.M., Davis P.G. J Paediatr Child Health. 2008 May;44(5):273-5.
How Accurate Is Pulse Oximetry in Measuring the Heart Rate (HR) of Newly Born Infants? Kamlin C.O.F., Dawson J.A., O'Donnell C.P.F., Sekhon J., Morley C.J., Davis P.G. Proceeding of the Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2007. E-PAS2007:615896.1.
Oxygen Saturation in Neonates. Comparison of Three Different Pulse Oximeters with Arterial Measurements. Indrebo M.M., Liestol K., Brundvand L., Lindermann R. Eur J Pediatr. 2006 November; 165(Suppl 1): 1–389.		N/A
Comparison Of Two Newer-Generation Pulse Oximeters In The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Sautel M. Resp Care. 2006;51(11)1333.
Oxygen Saturation In Healthy Infants Immediately After Birth. Kamlin C.O., O'Donnell C.P., Davis P.G., Morley C.J. J Pediatr. 2006 May;148(5):585-9.
Clinical Evaluation of the Accuracy of Masimo SET® and Nellcor N-595 Oximeters in Children with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease. Whitney G.M., Tucker L.R., Hall S.R., Chang A.C. Anesthesiology. 2005;103:A1344.
Clinical Use of New-Generation Pulse Oximeters in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Workie F.A., Rais-Bahrami K., Short B.L. Am J Perinatol. 2005 Oct;22(7):357-60.
Performance of Pulse Oximeters in Tracking Heart Rate Variability. Deshpande G.G., Torres A. Crit Care Med. 2004;32(12):A117.
Motion Resistant Pulse Oximetry in Neonates. Sahni R., Gupta A., Ohira-Kist K., Rosen T.S. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2003 Nov;88(6):F505-8.
A Comparison of Two New Generation Pulse Oximeters: The Masimo Radical and the Philips Viridia. Goldstein M.R., Louie N., Lawas-Alejo P., Pernia L., Martin G.I. Anesthesiology. 2003;99:A554.
Operational Evaluation of Pulse Oximetry in NICU Patients with Arterial Access. Gerstmann D., Berg R., Haskell R., Brower C., Wood K., Yoder B., Greenway L., Lassen G., Ogden R., Stoddard R., Minton S. J Perinatol. 2003 Jul-Aug;23(5):378-83.
Accuracy and Precision of Masimo SET®, Agilent Merlin, and Nellcor N-395 Pulse Oximeters in Patients Undergoing Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Congenital Heart Defects. Olivier Jr. W.C., Puga F.J., Schroeder D.R., Beighley C.M., Dearani J.A., Ereth M.H. Anesth Analg. 2003;96:SCA-135.
Detection of Hyperoxaemia in Neonates: Data from Three New Pulse Oximeters. Bohnhorst B., Peter C.S., Poets C.F. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2002 Nov;87(3):F217-9.
Reliability of Conventional and New Pulse Oximetry in Neonatal Patients. Hay W.W., Rodden D.J., Collins S.M., Melara D.L., Hale K.A., Fashaw L.M. J Perinatol. 2002 Jul-Aug;22(5):360-6.
Pulse Oximetry during Hypothermia in Neonates: Conventional Versus Signal Extraction Technology. Sahni R., Ohira-Kist K., Polin R.A. Proceedings from the Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting. 2002;2153.
Accuracy of Two Pulse Oximetry Devices with Motion Artifact Reduction Technology on Very Small Birth Weight Infants in an Intensive Care Nursery. Slogic S. Anesth Analg. 2002;94(1S)S108.
False Alarms in Very Low Birth Weight Infants: Comparison between Three Intensive Care Monitoring Systems. Ahlborn V., Bohnhorst B., Peter C.S., Poets C.F. Acta Paediatr. 2000 May;89(5):571-6.
Pulse Oximeters' Reliability in Detecting Hypoxemia and Bradycardia: Comparison between a Conventional and Two New Generation Oximeters. Bohnhorst B., Peter C.S., Poets C.F. Crit Care Med. 2000 May;28(5):1565-8.
Motion-Resistant Pulse Oximetry during Circumcision in Neonates. Sahni R., Gupta A, Rosen T.S. Pediatr Res. 2000;47(4):430A(2544).
Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters during Neonatal Motion. Liberman R., Holmes M., Taschuk R Snelling R. Respir Care. 1999;44(12);1499.
Near Continuous Pulse Oximetry during Newborn ECLS. Gangitano E.S, Taschuk R.D., Liberman R.L. ASAIO. 1999;45(2):125.
CO-Oximetry Validation of a New Pulse Oximeter in Sick Newborns. Holmes M., Thomas A., Vogt J., Gangitano E., Stephenson C., Liberman R. Respir Care. 1998;43(10):860.
Novel Pulse Oximetry Technology Capable of Reliable Bradycardia Monitoring in the Neonate. Barnum P.T, Taschuk R.D., Goldstein M.R., Vogt J.F., Gangitano E.S., Stephenson C.G., Liberman R.L. Respir Care. 1997;42(11):1072.
Novel Pulse Oximeter Technology Resistant to Noise Artifact and Low Perfusion. Goldstein M.R., Martin G.I., Sindel B.D., Cunningham M.D. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 1997;155(4):A712.

Full Citation List of All Available Studies - Clinical Use (Adult):*

Accuracy of Pulse Oximeters Intended for Hypoxemic Pediatric Patients. Harris BU, Char DS, Feinstein JA, Verma A, Shiboski SC, Ramamoorthy C. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2016 Apr;17(4):315-20.
The Effect of Skin Pigmentation on the Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry in Infants with Hypoxemia. Foglia EE, Whyte RK, Chaudhary A, Mott A, Chen J, Propert KJ, Schmidt B. J Pediatr. 2017 Mar;182:375-377.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2016.11.043.
Hypoxemia during aeromedical evacuation of the walking wounded. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. Johannigman J, Gerlach T, Cox D, Juhasz J, Britton T, Elterman J, Rodriquez D Jr, Blakeman T, Branson R. 2015 Oct;79(4 Suppl 2):S216-20. doi:10.1097/TA.
Reflectance Photoplethysmography as Non-Invasive Monitoring of Tissue Blood Perfusion. Abay T, Kyriacou P. IEEE Trans Biomed Eng. 2015 Mar 30.
The predictive ability of non-invasive haemodynamic parameters for hypotension during caesarean section: a prospective observational study. Yokose M, Mihara T, Sugawara Y, Goto T. Anaesthesia. 2015 Feb 12. doi: 10.1111/anae.12992. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25676817.
Perfusion Index Derived from a Pulse Oximeter Can Detect Changes in Peripheral Microcirculation during Uretero-Renal-Scopy Stone Manipulation (URS-SM). Huang HS, Chu CL, Tsai CT, Wu CK, Lai LP, Yeh HM. PLoS One. 2014 Dec 26;9(12):e115743. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0115743. eCollection 2014. PubMed PMID: 25542000.
Perfusion Index is Increased in Acute Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type 1 Ahmet TUTOĞLU,1 Ahmet BOYACI,1 Ahmet KÜÇÜK,2 Ali ŞAKALAR,1 Hüseyin SERT,2 Şaban YALÇIN2 Arch Rheumatol 2015;30(X):i-v
Evaluating Predictions of Critical Oxygen Desaturation Events Elmoaqet H., Tilbury D.M., Ramachandran S.K. Physiol Meas. 2014 Mar 12;35(4):639-655.
A Survey of Public Perception on Pulse Oximeter Applications Designed for iphone/ipads. Loveland R., Perry C., Skelton R., Simpson M., Light A. E. Respiratory Care 2013: 58(10):1785
Comparison of ipad/iphone Spo2 Devices to a Traditional Pulse Oximeter. McCoy K., Limron K., Light A.E., Pursley D. Respiratory Care 2013; 58(10):1781.
Universal Access to Essential Vital Signs Monitoring. Ansermino J.M. Anesth Analg. 2013 Sep 10.
Comparison of Two New Generation Pulse Oximeters during Emergency Ambulance Transportation. Weber U., Tomschik E., Resch I., Adelmann K., Hasun M., Mora B., Malzer R., Kober A. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2011 Feb;28(2):92-6.
Impact of Pulse Oximetry Surveillance on Rescue Events and Intensive Care Unit Transfers: A Before-And-After Concurrence Study. Taenzer A.H., Pyke J.B., McGrath S.P., Blike G.T. Anesthesiology. 2010 Feb;112(2):282-7.
Autonomous Control of Inspired Oxygen Concentration during Mechanical Ventilation of the Critically Injured Trauma Patient. Johannigman J.A., Branson R., Lecroy D., Beck G. J Trauma. 2009 Feb;66(2):386-92.
Estimation of Respiration Dependent PaO2 Oscillations by Measurement of SpO2 Oscillations in Pigs. Bodenstein M., Boehme S., Graybeal J., Wang H., Markstaller K. Anesthesiology. 2008;109 A1691.
The Sound Intensity and Characteristics of Variable-Pitch Pulse Oximeters. Yamanaka H., Haruna J., Mashimo T., Akita T., Kinouchi K. J Clin Monit Comput. 2008 Jun;22(3):199-207.
Rad-5 and MRL SpO2 Comparison Trial: A Prospective Analysis of Pulse Oximetry During Air Transport. Elliot J.A. Respir Care. 2007;52(11):1558.
Pulse Oximeters Demonstrate Different Responses During Hypothermia and Changes in Perfusion. Nishiyama T. Can J Anaesth. 2006 Feb;53(2):136-8.
Variability in Time Delay Between Two Models of Pulse Oximeters for Deriving the Photoplethysmographic Signals. Foo J.Y., Wilson S.J., Dakin C., Williams G., Harris M.A., Cooper D. Physiol Meas. 2005 Aug;26(4):531-44.
New-Generation Pulse Oximetry in the Care of Critically Ill Patients. Giuliano K.K., Higgins T.L. Am J Crit Care. 2005 Jan;14(1):26-37.
Undisrupted Pulse Wave on Pulse Oximeter Display Monitor at Cardiac Arrest in a Surgical Patient. Kuroda M., Kawamoto M., Yuge O. J Anesth. 2005;19(2):164-6.
The Desaturation Response Time of Finger Pulse Oximeters during Mild Hypothermia. MacLeod D.B., Cortinez L.I., Keifer J.C., Cameron D., Wright D.R., White W.D., Moretti E.W., Radulescu L.R., Somma J. Anaesthesia. 2005 Jan;60(1):65-71.
Choice of Oximeter Affects Apnea-Hypopnea Index. Zafar S., Ayappa I., Norman R.G., Krieger A.C., Walsleben J.A., Rapoport D.M. Chest. 2005 Jan;127(1):80-8.
Clinical Experiences with a New Forehead Reflectance Pulse Oximetry Sensor in ASA III Patients during Surgery. Hager H., Mandadi G., Reddy D., Pulley D., Kurz A. Anesthesiology. 2004;101:A564.
Novel Concept of Measuring Percutaneous Oxygen Saturation Monitor during Cardio-Pulmonary Bypass. Asahina T., Takii Y., Nishigoori T., Ozaki M. Anesthesiology. 2003;99:A557.
Pulse Oximetry during Low Perfusion Caused By Emerging Pneumonia and Sepsis in Rabbits. Hummler H.D., Pohlandt F., Franz A.R. Crit Care Med. 2002 Nov;30(11):2501-8.
An Evaluation of Pulse Oximetry-Pre, during, and Post-Cardiopulmonary Bypass. Lichtenthal P.R., Barker S.J. Anesthesiology. 2002;96:A598.
More Reliable Oximetry Reduces the Frequency of Arterial Blood Gas Analyses and Hastens Oxygen Weaning after Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective, Randomized Trial of the Clinical Impact of a New Technology. Durbin C.G. Jr., Rostow S.K. Crit Care Med. 2002 Aug;30(8):1735-40.
Masimo Signal Extraction Pulse Oximetry. Goldman J.M., Petterson M.T., Kopotic R.J., Barker S.J. J Clin Monit Comput. 2000;16(7):475-83.
Evaluation of Signal Extraction Technology (SET) in Preventing False Alarms when Using Pulse Oximetry in the Recovery Room. Lichtenthal P.R., Wade L.D. Anesthesiology. 1996;86(2S):S278.		N/A

Full Citation List of All Available Studies - Clinical Use (Peds):*

Night-To-Night Consistency of At-Home Nocturnal Pulse Oximetry Testing for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children. Pavone M., Cutrera R., Verrillo E., Salerno T., Soldini S., Brouillette R.T. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2013 Mar 26. [Epub ahead of print].
Prolonged, Documented Home-Monitoring of Oxygenation in Infants and Children. Gélinas J.F., Davis G.M., Arlegui C., Côté A. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2008 Mar;43(3):288-96.
Use of Pulse Oximeter Placed on a Gastroschisis Silo to Monitor Intestinal Oxygen Saturation. Kim S., Betts J., Yedlin S., Rowe R., Idowu O. Pediatr Surg Int. 2006 Sep;22(9):763-5.
Pulse Oximetry in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: Effects Of Cardiopulmonary Bypass And Cyanosis. Torres A. Jr., Skender K.M., Wohrley J.D., Aldag J.C., Raff G.W., Bysani G.K., Geiss D.M. J Intensive Care. 2004 Jul-Aug;19(4):229-34.
Sleep Desaturation: Comparison of Two Oximeters. Trang H., Boureghda S., Leske V. Pediatr Pulmonol. 2004 Jan;37(1):76-80.
Differences in Pulse Oximetry Technology Can Affect Detection of Sleep-Disorderd Breathing in Children. Brouillette R.T., Lavergne J., Leimanis A., Nixon G.M., Ladan S., McGregor C.D. Anesth Analg. 2002 Jan;94(1 Suppl):S47-53.
Reference Values for Nocturnal Home Pulse Oximetry during Sleep in Primary School Children. Urschitz M.S., Wolff J., Von Einem V., Urschitz-Duprat P.M, Schlaud M., Poets C.F. Chest. 2003 Jan;123(1):96-101.
Pulse oximetry in the Management of Children in the PICU. Miyasaka K. Anesth Analg. 2002 Jan;94(1 Suppl):S44-6.

Full Citation List of All Available Studies - Clinical Use (Neonatal):*

Utility and feasibility of integrating pulse oximetry into the routine assessment of young infants at primary care clinics in Karachi, Pakistan: a cross-sectional study. Emdin CA, Mir F, Sultana S, Kazi AM, Zaidi AK, Dimitris MC, Roth DE. BMC Pediatr. 2015 Sep 30;15:141. doi: 10.1186/s12887-015-0463-z.
Beyond Critical Congenital Heart Disease: Newborn Screening Using Pulse Oximetry for Neonatal Sepsis and Respiratory Diseases in a Middle-Income Country. PLoS One. Jawin V, Ang HL, Omar A, Thong MK. 2015 Sep 11;10(9):e0137580. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0137580. eCollection 2015. PubMed PMID: 26360420.
Oxygen Saturation in the Newborn and the Importance of Avoiding Hyperoxia-Induced Damage. Sola, A. NeoReviews 2015; 16 :e393 -e405.
Voluntary implementation of critical congenital heart disease screening in Washington hospitals. McDermott TL, Vernon MM, Schultz AH. Hosp Pediatr. 2015 Apr;5(4):193-202. doi: 10.1542/hpeds.2014-0096.
Principles of pulse oximetry and its clinical application in neonatal medicine. Tin W, Lal M. Semin Fetal Neonatal Med. 2015 Feb 18. pii: S1744-165X(15)00019-0. doi: 10.1016/j.siny.2015.01.006. [Epub ahead of print] Review. PubMed PMID: 25704605.
A Randomised Crossover Trial of Clinical Algorithm for Oxygen Saturation Targeting in Preterm Infants with Frequent Desaturation Episodes. Clarke A, Yeomans E, Elsayed K, Medhurst A, Berger P, Skuza E, Tan K. Neonatology. 2014 Dec 12;107(2):130-136. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25531240.
The effect of red blood cell transfusion on intermittent hypoxemia in ELBW infants E G Abu Jawdeh, R J Martin, T E Dick, M C Walsh and J M Di Fiore J Perinatol 2014 34: 921-925; advance online publication, June 12, 2014; 10.1038/jp.2014.115
Pulse Oximetry in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Polin RA, Bateman DA, Sahni R. Clin Perinatol. 2014 Dec;41(4):1017-1032. doi: 10.1016/j.clp.2014.08.018. Epub 2014 Oct 11. Review. PubMed PMID: 25459788.
Pulse Oximetry Measures a Lower Heart Rate at Birth Compared with Electrocardiography. van Vonderen JJ, Hooper SB, Kroese JK, Roest AA, Narayen IC, van Zwet EW, Te Pas AB. J Pediatr. 2014 Oct 14. pii: S0022-3476(14)00842-7. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.09.015. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 25444526.
Impact of study oximeter masking algorithm on titration of oxygen therapy in the Canadian oxygen trial. Schmidt B, Roberts RS, Whyte RK, Asztalos EV, Poets C, Rabi Y, Solimano A, Nelson H; Canadian Oxygen Trial Group. J Pediatr. 2014 Oct;165(4):666-71.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.05.028. Epub 2014 Jun 25. PubMed PMID: 24973289.
Randomized controlled trial of oxygen saturation targets in very preterm infants: two year outcomes. Lhost J.J., Goetz E.M., Belling JD., van Roojen W.M., Spicer G., Hokanson J.S. J Pediatr. 2014 Jun 16.Darlow BA, Marschner SL, Donoghoe M, Battin MR, Broadbent RS, Elder MJ, Hewson MP, Meyer MP, Ghadge A, Graham P, McNeill NJ, Kuschel CA, Tarnow-Mordi WO; Benefits Of Oxygen Saturation Targeting-New Zealand (BOOST-NZ) Collaborative Group. J Pediatr. 2014 Jul;165(1):30-35.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2014.01.017. Epub 2014 Feb 20.PMID:24560181[PubMed - in process]
Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease in Planned Out-of-Hospital Births Lhost J.J., Goetz E.M., Belling JD., van Roojen W.M., Spicer G., Hokanson J.S. J Pediatr. 2014 Jun 16.
A Randomised Controlled Trial of an Automated Oxygen Delivery Algorithm for Preterm Neonates Receiving Supplemental Oxygen without Mechanical Ventilation. Zapata J., Gómez J.J., Araque Campo R., Matiz Rubio A., Sola A. Acta Paediatr. 2014 May 11.
Safe Oxygen Saturation Targeting and Monitoring in Preterm Infants. Can We Avoid Hypoxia and Hyperoxia? Sola A., Golombek S., Bueno M.T., Lemus-Varela L., Zuluaga C., Domínguez F., Baquero H., Sarmiento A.E., Natta D., Rodriguez Perez J.M., Deulofeut R., Quiroga A., Flores G.L., Morgues M., Pérez A.G., Van Overmeire B., van Bel F. Acta Paediatr. 2014 May 16.
Temporal quantification of oxygen saturation ranges: an effort to reduce hyperoxia in the neonatal intensive care unit M J Bizzarro, F Y Li, K Katz, V Shabanova, R A Ehrenkranz and V Bhandari. Journal of Perinatology (2014) 34, 33–38; doi:10.1038/jp.2013.122; published online 26, September 2013
Pulse oximetry screening: do we have enough evidence now? Ewer A.K. The Lancet - 23 April 2014
Pulse oximetry with clinical assessment to screen for congenital heart disease in neonates in China: a prospective study. Zhao Q., Ma X., Ge X, Liu F. , YanW., Wu L., Ye M., Liang X., Zhang J., Gao Y., Jia B., Huang G., The Neonatal Congenital Heart Disease Screening Group. The Lancet, Available online 22 April 2014.
Newborn Oxygen Saturation at Mild Altitude versus Sea Level: Implications for Neonatal Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease Samuel T.Y., Bromiker R., Mimouni F.B., Picard E., Lahav S., Mandel D., Goldberg S. Acta Paediatr. 2013 Jan 8.
Oxygen Saturation Targeting In Preterm Infants Receiving Continuous Positive Airway Pressure Lim K., Wheeler K.I., Gale T.J., Jackson H.D., Kihlstrand J.F., Sand C., Dawson J.A., Dargaville P.A. J Pediatr. 2014 Apr;164(4):730-736.
Pulse Oximeter Sensor Application during Neonatal Resuscitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial Louis D., Sundaram V., Kumar P. Pediatrics. 2014 Mar;133(3):476-82
Feasibility of Critical Congenital Heart Disease Newborn Screening at Moderate Altitude Wright J., Kohn M., Niermeyer S., Rausch C.M. Pediatrics. 2014 Feb 24.
Transcribed Oxygen Saturation vs Oximeter Recordings in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Ruiz T.L., Trzaski J.M., Sink D.W., Hagadorn J. J Perinatol. 2013 Dec 19.
Averaging Time, Desaturation Level, Duration and Extent Vagedes J., Poets C.F., Dietz K. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2013 May;98(3):F265-6.
Under-Recognition of Alarms in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Brockmann P.E., Wiechers C., Pantalitschka T., Diebold J., Vagedes J., Poets C.F. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2013 May 28.
Oxygen Saturation Nomogram in Newborns Screened for Critical Congenital Heart Disease. Jegatheesan P., Song D., Angell C., Devarajan K., Govindaswami B. Pediatrics. 2013 Jun;131(6):e1803-10
Feasibility of Pulse Oximetry Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease at 2643-Foot Elevation. Han L.M., Klewer S.E., Blank K.M., Seckeler M.D., Barber B.J. Pediatr Cardiol. 2013 May 16.
Effects of Targeting Higher vs Lower Arterial Oxygen Saturations on Death or Disability in Extremely Preterm Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Schmidt B., Whyte R.K., Asztalos E.V., Moddemann D., Poets C., Rabi Y., Solimano A., Roberts R.S.; for the Canadian Oxygen Trial (COT) Group. JAMA. 2013 May 22;309(20):2111-20.
Oxygen Saturation and Outcomes in Preterm Infants The BOOST II United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand Collaborative Groups N Engl J Med. 2013 May 30;368(22):2094-104.
Is the Colour of an Infant's Tongue a Useful Clinical Sign To Determine the Need To Provide Supplemental Oxygen in the Delivery Room? Dawson J.A., Ekstrom A., Frisk C., Thio M., Kamlin C.O., Donath S., Davis P.G. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2013 May 4-7, 2013 Washington, D.C. Abs# E-PAS2013:4501.22
Extent of High Oxygen Saturations in VLBW Neonates with Respiratory Distress Syndrome and Associated Factors Arawiran J.M., Curry J.M., Welde L., Alpan G. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2013 May 4-7, 2013 Washington, D.C. Abs# E-PAS2013:166
Heart Rate Variability during Maternal Singing in Kangaroo Care Position in Stable Preterm Infants Arnon S., Bauer S, Regev R., Dolfin T., Litmanovitz I. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2013 May 4-7, 2013 Washington, D.C. Abs# E-PAS2013:2922.278
Pulse Oximeter Probe Placement in Delivery Room Resuscitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial Louis D., Sundaram V., Kumar P. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2013 May 4-7, 2013 Washington, D.C. Abs# E-PAS2013:1510.132
Efficacy and Safety of Targeting Lower Arterial Oxygen Saturations in Extremely Preterm Infants: The Canadian Oxygen Trial (COT) Schmidt B., Whyte R., Asztalos E., Moddemann D., Poets C., Rabi Y., Solimano A., Roberts R. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2013 May 4-7, 2013 Washington, D.C. Abs# E-PAS2013:2180.6
Outcomes at Hospital Discharge in the BOOST II Trials of Neonatal Oxygen Saturation Targeting Stenson B., Tarnow-Mordi W., Darlow B., Brocklehurst P., Morley C., Davis P., Juszczak E., King A., Doyle L., Simmer K. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2013 May 4-7, 2013 Washington, D.C. Abs# E-PAS2013:2180.8
Regional Implementation of Newborn Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening in Abu Dhabi Al Mazrouei S.K., Moore J., Ahmed F., Mikula E.B., Martin G.R. Pediatr Cardiol. 2013 Mar 27.
Hospital Mortality in 2,437 Infants in the Australian, New Zealand and UK Boost II Trials of Neonatal Oxygen Saturation Targeting Tarnow-Mordi W.O., Stenson B., Darlow B., Brocklehurst P., Morley C., Davis P., Juszczak E., King A., Simmer K., Kirby A., Donoghue M., Ghadge A., Hague W. Arch Dis Child 2012;97:AA58
Pulse Oximetry as a Screening Test for Congenital Heart Defects in Newborn Infants: A Test Accuracy Study with Evaluation of Acceptability and Cost-Effectiveness Ewer A.K., Furmston A.T., Middleton .LJ., Deeks J.J., Daniels J.P., Pattison H.M., Powell R., Roberts T.E., Barton P., Auguste P., Bhoyar A., Thangaratinam S., Tonks A.M., Satodia P., Deshpande S., Kumararatne B., Sivakumar S., Mupanemunda R., Khan K.S. Health Technol Assess. 2012;16(2):v-xiii, 1-184.
Oxygen Saturation Monitoring at Birth: Feasibility of the 2010 Neonatal Resuscitation Guidelines Dal Cengio,V., Parotto, M., Zanella M., Rizzo R., Zacchettin C., Cavallin F., Trevisanuto D., Zanardo V. Arch Dis Child 2012;97:A511
Preductal Transcutaneous Oxygen Saturation at Birth after Elective Caesarean Section Dal Cengio V., Parotto M., Zanella P., Zacchettin C., Rizzo N., Cavallin F., Trevisanuto D., Zanardo V., Arch Dis Child 2012;97:A372
Effect of Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) and Respiratory Support on Oxygen Saturation in Preterm Babies? Gupta S., Suresh P., Mallaya P., Harikumar C. Arch Dis Child 2012;97:A506
Pulse Oximetry in Healthy Newborns after Midwifery Supervised Uncomplicated Home Births; Use of International Accepted Percentiles Smit M., Ganzeboom A., Dawson J., Pas A.T. Arch Dis Child 2012;97:A492-A493.
Use of Oximeter in Clinical Assessment of Infants at Birth in Low Risk Deliveries after Home Birth in the Netherlands. Smit M., te Pas A., Dawson J., Ganzeboom A. Arch Dis Child 2012;97:A501
Electrocardiogram Provides a Continuous Heart Rate Faster Than Oximetry During Neonatal Resuscitation. Katheria A., Rich W., Finer N. Pediatrics. 2012 Nov;130(5):e1177-81.
Comparing Oxygen Targeting In Preterm Infants Between The Masimo And Philips Pulse Oximeters. Li D., Jeyaprakash V., Foreman S., Groves A.M. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2012 Jul;97(4):F311-2.
"New-Generation" Pulse Oximeters in Extremely Low-Birth-Weight Infants: How Do They Perform in Clinical Practice? van der Eijk AC, Horsch S, Eilers PH, Dankelman J, Smit BJ. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2012 Apr;26(2):172-80.
Use of an Oxygen Saturation Histogram Increases Time Infants Are within Target Saturation Range Adams K.K., Goldstein M., Ninnis J., Hopper A., Deming D. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2012: 1534.569
Comparison of Heart Rate and Oxygen Saturation Measurements from Masimo and Nellcor Pulse Oximeters in Newly Born Term Infants. Dawson J.A., Saraswat A., Thio M., Owen L.S., C., Kamlin O.F., Schmoelzer G.B., Davis P.G., Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2012:1534.573
Oxygen Targeting in Preterm Infants Comparing the Masimo Pulse Oximeter with the Phillips Pulse Oximeter. Jeyaprakash V., Li D., Foreman S., Groves A., Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2012:1534.575.
Randomized Trial of Varying Levels of Oxygen (21%, 40% and 100%) at Resuscitation in Premature Infants < 32 wks GA Kumar V. H., Wynn K., Ryan R.M., Nielsen L., Reynolds A.M., Carrion V.  Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2012:4525.352
Feasibility of Implementing Pulse Oximetry Screening for Congenital Heart Disease in a Community Hospital. Bradshaw E.A., Cuzzi S., Kiernan S.C., Nagel N., Becker .JA., Martin G.R. J Perinatol. 2012 Sep;32(9):710-5.
Screening for Congenital Heart Disease with Newborn Pulse Oximetry Ostman-Smith I., Granelli A.D. Lancet. 2012 Jan 28;379(9813):309-10.
Strategies for Implementing Screening for Critical Congenital Heart Disease Kemper A.R., Mahle W.T., Martin G.R., Cooley W.C., Kumar P., Morrow W.R., Kelm K., Pearson G.D., Glidewell J., Grosse S.D., Howell R.R. Pediatrics. 2011 Nov;128(5):e1259-67.
Intermittent Hypoxic Episodes in Preterm Infants: Do They Matter? Martin R.J., Wang K., Köroğlu O., Di Fiore J., Kc P. Neonatology. 2011;100(3):303-10.
Oxygen Saturation in Immature Babies: Revisited with Updated Recommendations. Saugstad O.D., Speer C.P., Halliday H.L. Neonatology. 2011;100(3):217-8.
Pulse Oximetry Screening for Congenital Heart Defects in Newborn Infants (Pulseox): A Test Accuracy Study. Ewer A.K., Middleton L.J., Furmston A.T., Bhoyar A., Daniels J.P., Thangaratinam S., Deeks J.J., Khan K.S. Lancet 2011. 378(9793):785-794.
Avoiding Hyperoxemia during Neonatal Resuscitation: Time to Response of Different SpO2 Monitors. Baquero H., Alviz R., Castillo A., Neira F., Sola A. Acta Paediatr. 2011 Apr;100(4):515-8.
Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm Infants through Changes in Clinical Practice and SpO2 Technology. Castillo A., Deulofeut R., Critz A., Sola A. Acta Paediatr. 2011 Feb;100(2):188-92.
Implication of Pulse Oxymetry Screening for Detection of Congenital Heart Defects. Tautz J., Merkel C., Loersch F., Egen O., Hägele F., Thon H.M., Schaible T. Klinische Pädiatrie. Sep;222(5):291-5.
Defining the Reference Range for Oxygen Saturation for Infants after Birth. Dawson J.A., Kamlin C.O., Vento M., Wong C., Cole T.J., Donath S.M., Davis P.G., Morley C.J. Pediatrics. 2010 Jun;125(6):e1340-7.
Pulse Oximetry Screening as a Complementary Strategy to Detect Critical Congenital Heart Defects. Meberg A., Andreassen A., Brunvand L., Markestad T., Moster D., Nietsch L., Silberg I.E., Skålevik J.E. Acta Paediatr. 2009 Apr;98(4):682-6.
Impact of pulse oximetry screening on the detection of duct dependent congenital heart disease: a Swedish prospective screening study in 39,821 newborns. de-Wahl Granelli A., Wennergren M., Sandberg K., Mellander M., Bejlum C., Inganäs L., Eriksson M., Segerdahl N., Agren A., Ekman-Joelsson B.M., Sunnegårdh J., Verdicchio M., Ostman-Smith I. BMJ. 2009;Jan 8;338.
First Day of Life Pulse Oximetry Screening to Detect Congenital Heart Defects. Meberg A., Brügmann-Pieper S., Due R. Jr., Eskedal L., Fagerli I., Farstad T., Frøisland D.H., Sannes C.H., Johansen O.J., Keljalic J., Markestad T., Nygaard E.A., Røsvik A., Silberg I.E. J Pediatr. 2008 Jun;152(6):761-5.
Can Short Physiological Desaturations be Validated in the Neonate? Goldstein M.R., Saesim D., Peverini R. Chest 2007. 132: 606a.
New Pulse Oximetry Sensors with Low Saturation Accuracy Claims - A Clinical Evaluation. Cox P.N. Anesthesiology. 2007;107:A1540.
New Generation and Old Generation Pulse Oximeters in Children with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease. Cannesson M., Neidecker J., Bompard D., Védrinne C., Lehot J.J. Anesthesiology. 2007;107:A204.
Oxygen as a Neonatal Health Hazard: Call for Détente in Clinical Practice. Sola A., Rogido M.R., Deulofeut R. Acta Paediatr. 2007 Jun;96(6):801-12.
The Anatomy of the Short Desaturation: Transient Drops in Saturation with a Basis in Physiology. Goldstein M.R., Furman G.J., Hougland K., Lawas-Alejo P., Ochikubo C.J., Sindel B.D., Shah M., Yang L.L., Martin G.I. Presented at Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting May 5-8, 2007.
A Comparison of Newer Generation Pulse Oximeters for Accuracy and Dropout Rate in Neonatal Intensive Care. Lussky R.C., Cifuentes R.F., Kaestner K., Stanek G., Siddappa A.J., Geppert J.S. Proceeding of the Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Academic Society 2007. E-PAS2007:617933.16.
Clinical Evaluation of Accuracy of Masimo LNOP Blue Sensor in Cyanotic Infants. Tsutumi T., Nakashima M., Yasunaga H., Nakao F., Takamatsu J. Crit Care Med. 2006;34(12):A56.
New Pulse Oximetry Sensors with Low Saturation Accuracy Claims - A Clinical Evaluation. Cox P.N. Respir Care. 2006;51(11):1332.
The Accuracy of Masimo SET® and Nellcor N-595 in Children with Cyanotic Congenital Heart Disease. Toda Y., Takeuchi M., Iwasaki T., Shimizu K., Morita K. Anesthesiology. 2006;105:A1704.
Achieved versus Intended Pulse Oximeter Saturation in Infants Born Less Than 28 Weeks' Gestation: The AVIOx Study. Hagadorn J.I., Furey A.M., Nghiem T.H., Schmid C.H., Phelps D.L., Pillers D.A., Cole C.H.; AVIOx Study Group. Pediatrics. 2006 Oct;118(4):1574-82.
Clinical Trial Of New Pulse Oximetry Sensor Designed For Use On Children With Congenital Cyanotic Cardiac Disease. Cox P.N., Fernandes K. Respir Care. 2005;50(11):1517.
Screening for Duct-Dependent Congenital Heart Disease with Pulse Oximetry: A Critical Evaluation of Strategies to Maximize Sensitivity. de-Wahl Granelli A., Mellander M., Sunnegårdh J., Sandberg K., Ostman-Smith I. Acta Paediatr. 2005 Nov;94(11):1590-1596.
Masimo Signal Extraction Technology (SET) Does Not Offer An Advantage During Neonatal Transport. Quine D., Braithwaite I., Smith C., Armstrong L., Mitchell A., Quinn J., Stenson, B. Pediatr Res. 2005;58(2):406.
Obtaining Pulse Oximetry Data in Neonates: A Randomised Crossover Study of Sensor Application Techniques. O'Donnell C.P., Kamlin C.O., Davis P.G., Morley C.J. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2005 Jan;90(1):F84-5.
Automatic Control of the Inspired Oxygen Fraction in Preterm Infants: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Urschitz M.S., Horn W., Seyfang A., Hallenberger A., Herberts T., Miksch S., Popow C., Müller-Hansen I., Poets C.F. Am J Respir Crit Care Med. 2004 Nov 15;170(10):1095-100.
Indication of False Unwarned Desaturations in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Goldstein M.R., Louie P., Lawas-Alejo P., Pernia M.L., Yang L.L., Ochikubo C.G., Sindel B.D., Furman G.I., Martin G.I. Proceedings of the American Thoracic Society International Conference, 2004. A139.		N/A
Heart Rate Variability Detection and the Newer Motion Resistance Pulse Oximeters. Goldstein M.R., Pernia M.L., Lawas-Alejo P., Furman G.I., Sindel B.D., Yang L.L., Ochikubo C.G., Martin G.I. Proceeding of the American Thoracic Society International Conference, 2004. A50.		N/A
Masimo Radical and N-595 Clinical Use Evaluation in the NICU. Goldstein M.R., Furman G.I., Sindel B.D., Yang L.L., Ochikubo C.G., Pernia M.L. Lawas-Alejo P., Martin, G.I. J Perinatol. 2003;23:P40.
New Generation Pulse Oximetry Signal Quality Indicators Are Not Universally Reliable. Goldstein M.R., Furman G.I., Sindel B.D., Yang L.L., Ochikubo C.G., Pernia M.L., Lawas-Alejo P., Martin, G.I. J Perinatol. 2003;23:P41.
A Survey of Indicators of Pulse Oximetry Validity. Goldstein M.R., Louie N., Sindel B.D., Furman G.I., Martin G.I. Anesthesiology. 2003;99:A556.
Is Pulse Search Technology a Predictor of Unreliable Saturation Monitoring? Goldstein M.R., Louie N., Yang L.L., Ochikubo C.G., Martin G.I. Anesthesiology. 2003;99:A555.
Respiratory Variations in SpO2 with a Fast Pulse Oximeter. Syring R.S., Otto C.M., Campbell V., Baumgardner J.E. Anesthesiology. 2003;99:A375.
Neonatal and Pediatric Pulse Oximetry. Salyer J.W. Respir Care. 2003 Apr;48(4):386-96.
Longevity of Masimo and Nellcor Pulse Oximeter Sensors in the Care of Infants. Erler T., Avenarius S., Wischniewski E., Schmidt K., Kläber H.G. J Perinatol. 2003 Mar;23(2):133-5.
Can Changes in Clinical Practice Decrease the Incidence of Severe Retinopathy of Prematurity in Very Low Birth Weight Infants? Chow L.C., Wright K.W., Sola A.; CSMC Oxygen Administration Study Group. Pediatrics. 2003 Feb;111(2):339-45.
The Use of Pulse Oximetry to Assess the Accuracy of Chest Compressions. Goldstein M.R., Furman G.I., Lawas-Alejo P., Ochikubo M., Pernia L., Sindel B.D., Yang L.L., Martin G.I. Pediatr Res. 2003;53(42):478A.
Conversion to Masimo Set® Pulse Oximetry - Analysis of Staff Satisfaction and Patient Safety Following Conversion. Lekites K., Jackvony R. Respir Care. 2002;47(9):1088.
Assessing High-Risk Infants in the Delivery Room with Pulse Oximetry. Kopotic R.J., Lindner W. Anesth Analg. 2002 Jan;94(1 Suppl):S31-6.
Performance of Motion-Resistant Pulse Oximeters in Tracking Neonatal Heart Rate Variability. Goldstein M.R., Furman G.I., Pernia M.L., Lawas-Alejo P., Yang L.L., Sidel B.D., Ochikubo C.G., Martin G.I. Anesth Analg. 2002:94:S102(A5).		N/A
Cost Reduction Following Conversion to Masimo SET® Pulse Oximetry? Experience in the Neonatal ICU. Noblet T. Respir Care. 2001;46(10):1130.
Patient Safety and Staff Satisfaction Following Conversion to Masimo SET® Pulse Oximetry? Experience in the Neonatal ICU. Noblet T. Respir Care. 2001;46(10):1130.
Masimo SET® Has Major Advantages for Testing of Infant Apnea. Villareal D., Kukreja S. Respir Care. 2000;45(8):1009.
Useful Life of Pulse Oximeter Sensors in a NICU. Thomas A., Holmes M., Vogt J., Gangitano E., Stephenson C., Liberman R. Respir Care. 1998;43(10):860.
Pulse Oximetry in Transport of Poorly Perfused Babies. Goldstein M.R., Liberman R.L., Taschuk R.D., Thomas A., Vogt J.F. Pediatrics. 1998;102(3):818.		N/A
Conventional Pulse Oximetry Can Give Spurious Data in a Neonatal Population at Risk for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). Goldstein M.R., Barnum P.T., Vogt J., Gangitano E.S., Stephenson C.G., Liberman R.L. Pediatr Res. 1998;43(4):216A.
Detection of Hypoxaemia in Preterm Infants: Evaluation of a New Technology Pulse Oximeter. Bohnhorst B., Poets C.F. Pediatr Res. 1998;44(30):443.		N/A

Full Citation List of All Available Studies - Perfusion Index:*

Perfusion index as a predictor of hypotension following spinal anaesthesia in lower segment caesarean section. Duggappa DR, Lokesh M, Dixit A, Paul R, Raghavendra Rao R S, Prabha P. Indian J Anaesth 2017;61:649-54
Perfusion Index-Bedside Diagnosis of Hemodynamically Significant Patent Ductus Arteriosus. Balla KC, John V, Rao Pn S, Varghese K. J Trop Pediatr. 2016 Aug;62(4):263-8. doi: 10.1093/tropej/fmv086. Epub 2016 Mar 10. PubMed PMID: 26966242.
Perfusion index assessment during transition period of newborns: an observational study. Unal S, Ergenekon E, Aktas S, Beken S, Altuntas N, Kazanci E, Kulali F, Hirfanoglu IM, Onal E, Turkyilmaz C, Koc E, Atalay Y BMC Pediatr. 2016 Oct 7;16(1):164.
Evaluation of perfusion index as a tool for pain assessment in critically ill patients. Hasanin A, Mohamed SA, El-Adawy A. J Clin Monit Comput. 2016 Sep 24.
Nitroglycerin reverts clinical manifestations of poor peripheral perfusion in patients with circulatory shock Alexandre Lima, Michel E van Genderen, Jasper van Bommel, Eva Klijn, Tim Jansem, Jan Bakker
Clinical Assessment of Peripheral Perfusion to Predict Postoperative Complications after Major Abdominal Surgery Early: A Prospective Observational Study in Adults Michel E van Genderen, Jorden Paauwe, Jeroen de Jonge, Ralf JP van der Valk, Alexandre Lima, Jan Bakker, Jasper van Bommel.
Perfusion Index in Newborn Infants: A non-invasive tool for neonatal monitoring Piasek C., Van Bel F., Sola A. 2014 May;103(5):468-73. doi: 10.1111/apa.12574. Epub 2014 Feb 23.
Heart Rate, But Not Heart Rate Variability or Pulse Oximetry Parameters of Perfusion, Predicts Hypotension during Spinal Anesthesia for a Cesarean Section: A Prospective Observational Study Yokose M., Takahiro M., Takahisa G. Euroanesthesia 2014: Abstract 11AP5-1.
Perfusion Index Variability in Preterm Infants Treated with Two Different Natural Surfactants for Respiratory Distress Syndrome Karadag N., Dilli D., Zenciroglu A., Aydin B., Beken S., Okumus N. Am J Perinatol. 2014 Feb 24
Age-Related and Sex-Related Changes in Perfusion Index in Response to Noxious Electrical Stimulation in Healthy Subjects Nishimura T., Nakae A., Shibata M., Mashimo T., Fujino Y. J Pain Res. 2014 Feb 10;7:91-7.
New Generation Pulse Oximetry in the Assessment of Peripheral Perfusion during General Anaesthesia - A Comparison between Propofol and Desflurane. Kowalczyk M., Fijałkowska A., Nestorowicz A. Anaesthesiol Intensive Ther. 2013 Jul-Sep;45(3):138-44.
Value of Peripheral Perfusion Index in the Assessment of Reactive Hyperemia in Septic Patients He H.W., Liu D.W., Wang X.T., Long Y., Chai W.Z., Zhou X., Li X., Cai J. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2013 Nov;93(41):3265-8. [Article in Chinese]
Reference Values of Perfusion Indices in Hemodynamically Stable Newborns during the Early Neonatal Period. Hakan N., Dilli D., Zenciroglu A., Aydin M., Okumus N. Eur J Pediatr. 2013 Dec 3.
Assessment of Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index in Pediatric Caudal Block under Basal Ketamine Anesthesia. Xu Z., Zhang J., Shen H., Zheng J. ScientificWorldJournal. 2013 Sep 19;2013:183493.
Perfusion Index versus Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Parameters during Insertion of I-Gel, Classic Laryngeal Mask Airway and Endotracheal Tube. Atef H.M., Fattah S.A., Gaffer M.E., Al Rahman A.A. Indian J Anaesth. 2013 Mar;57(2):156-62
Clinical Significance of the Perfusion Index in Healthy Normal Volunteers Hiromi M., Masayasu A., Yasuharu K., Masaya T., Masayuki K., Hirotsugu O. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2013; 30 (Supplement 51)
Influence of Peripheral Perfusion Index on Accuracy of Noninvasive Hemoglobin Monitoring (SpHb) Kondo I., Takamiya T., Suzuki N. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2013; 30 (Supplement 51)
Effects of Red Cell Transfusion on Cardiac Output and Perfusion Index in Preterm Infants Kanmaz H.G., Sarikabadayi Y.U., Canpolat E., Altug N., Oguz S.S., Dilmen U. Early Hum Dev. 2013 May 23
HAPI Trial: Haemodynamic Assessment Using Perfusion Index in Well Babies – How Low Is 'Low'? Mallya P., Sundaram J., Gupta S. Pediatric Acaso2demic Societies Annual Meeting 2013 May 4-7, 2013 Washington, D.C. Abs# E-PAS2013:2923.413
Perfusion Index Derived from a Pulse Oximeter Can Predict the Incidence of Hypotension during Spinal Anaesthesia for Caesarean Delivery. Toyama S., Kakumoto M., Morioka M., Matsuoka K., Omatsu H., Tagaito Y., Numai T., Shimoyama M. Br J Anaesth. 2013 Mar 21
The Peripheral Perfusion Index and Transcutaneous Oxygen Challenge Test are Predictive of Mortality in Septic Shock Patients He H., Liu D., Long Y., Wang X. Crit Care Med 2012; 40(12):833.
Peripheral Perfusion Index as an Early Predictor for Central Hypovolemia in Awake Healthy Volunteers. van Genderen M.E., Bartels S.A., Lima A., Bezemer R., Ince C., Bakker J., van Bommel J. Anesth Analg. 2013 Feb;116(2):351-6.
Can Low Perfusion Index Predict the Treatment Need in Premature Infants with Patent Ductus Arteriosus? Terek D., Altun Koroglu O., Uygur O., Ulger Z., Yalaz M., Kultursay N. Arch Dis Child 2012;97:A7-A8.
Perfusion Index Assessment in Newborns with Tachypnea Unal S., Altuntas N., Beken S., Kulalı F., Kazancı E., Hirfanoğlu I.M., Türkyılmaz C., Önal E.E., Koç E., Atalay Y., Ergenekon E. Arch Dis Child 2012;97:A298
Determination of the Perfusion Index Reference Values and Variation in Clinically and Hemodinamically Stable Newborns During the Early Neonatal Period Hakan N., Dilli D., Zenciroğlu A., Okumuş N., Karagöl B.S., Dursun, N., Karadağ, S., Beken, B., Aydın, S., Erol A. Arch Dis Child 2012;97:A298
Perfusion Index Variability and N-Terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels Before and After Cardiac Interventions in Congenital Heart Disease Karadag N., Dilli D., Karagol B., Dursun A., Kundak A., Hakan N., Arman Orun U., Beken S., Zenciroglu A., Okumus N. Arch Dis Child 2012;97:A328-A329.
Changes in Perfusion Index after Spinal Anesthesia. Hyuga S., Tanaka S., Imai E., Kawamata T., Kawamata M. Proceedings of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, October 13, 2012. Washington DC. A1307
Perfusion Index and Plethysmographic Variability Index in Patients with Interscalene Nerve Catheters. Sebastiani A., Philippi L., Boehme S., Closhen D., Schmidtmann I., Scherhag A., Markstaller K., Engelhard K., Pestel G. Can J Anaesth. 2012 Dec;59(12):1095-101.
General Anaesthesia Induction using General Anaesthetic Agents and Opioid Analgesics increases Perfusion Index (PI) and decreases Pleth Variability Index (PVI): Observational Clinical Study Mizuno J., Morita Y, Kakinuma A., Sawamura S. Sri Lankan J Anaesthesiol. 2012; 20(1).
Use of Perfusion Index from Pulse Oximetry to Determine Efficacy of Stellate Ganglion Block. Yamazaki H., Nishiyama J., Suzuki T. Local Reg Anesth. 2012;5:9-14. Epub 2012 Mar 13.
Monitoring Peripheral Perfusion in Critically Ill Patients at the Bedside. van Genderen M.E., van Bommel J., Lima A. Curr Opin Crit Care 2012, 18:273–279.
Persistent Peripheral and Microcirculatory Perfusion Alterations after Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest are Associated with Poor Survival. van Genderen M.E., Lima A., Akkerhuis M., Bakker J., van Bommel J. Crit Care Med. 2012 Aug;40(8):2287-94.
Newborns ≤32 Weeks Gestational Age with Patent Ductus Arteriosus: Is Perfusion Index Predictor of Ductal Closure? Bianchi A., Ossola S., Stifani A., Tandoi F., Agosti M. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2012: 3853.670
Perfusion Index Measurement in Preterm Newborns during the First Days of Life Bianchi A., Ossola S., Stifani A., Bossi A., Agosti M. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2012:3853.669
Pulsatility Index in Term and Preterm Newborns during Transition Scottoline B., Takase-Sanchez M., Song D., Jegatheesan P., Govindaswami B. Pediatric Academic Societies Annual Meeting 2012: 4525.361
Continued Observations in the Postoperative Monitoring of Free Flaps: Preliminary Experiences with Masimo Radical-7 Transcutaneous Plethysmography and Pulse Oximetry. Chubb D., Whitaker I.S., Rozen W.M., Ashton M.W. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2012 Jan;129(1):222e-3e.
Perfusion Index (Pi) Correlates to Transcutaneous Pressure of Oxygen (Ptco2) Test and may provide a Noninvasive Method of Tissue Perfusion Hu M., Vu U., Furuta S., Ghows M., Schmidt K., Suydam E., Inouye D., Hayashi M., Takanishi D., Yu M. Crit Care Med 2011;39(12):Abs 434.
Relationship between Differential Distribution of Blood Flow to Blocked or Unblocked Areas and the Extent of the Sensory Block in Spinal Anesthesia. Imai E., Tanaka S., Kawamata T., Kawamata M. Proceedings of the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. A667.
Peripheral Perfusion during Total Intravenous or Combined General Anesthesia. Fijałkowska A., Nestorowicz A., Kowalczyk M. Eur J Anaesthesiol. May 2011. Abs 875.
Perfusion Index as a Predictor for Central Hypovolemia in Humans. Lima A., Van Genderen M., Klijn E., Bartels S., Van Bommel J., Bakker J. Crit Care. 2011, 15(Suppl 1).
Perfusion Index - A Useful Tool to Assess Changes in Extremity Perfusion Following Major Trauma. Olomu P.N., Romero A., Steiner J.W., Szmuk P. Proceedings of the 2010 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists: A1389.
The Perfusion Index Derived from a Pulse Oximeter for Predicting Low Superior Vena Cava Flow in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. Takahashi S., Kakiuchi S., Nanba Y., Tsukamoto K., Nakamura T., Ito Y. J Perinatol. 2010 Apr;30(4):265-9.
The Usefulness of Perfusion Index to Access the Vasoconstrictive Response to Tracheal Intubation during Remifentanil Anesthesia. Yamada T., Hagiwara C., Tsuchiya M., Asada A. Anesth Analg. 2010;110;S-1 - S-491.
Perfusion Index Variations in Clinically and Hemodynamically Stable Preterm Newborns in the First Week of Life. Cresi F., Pelle E., Calabrese R., Costa L., Farinasso D., Silvestro L. Ital J Pediatr. 2010 Jan 18;36:6.
Interactions among Peripheral Perfusion, Cardiac Activity, Oxygen Saturation, Thermal Profile and Body Position in Growing Low Birth Weight Infants. Sahni R., Schulze K.F., Ohira-Kist K., Kashyap S., Myers M.M., Fifer W.P. Acta Paediatr. 2010 Jan;99(1):135-9.
Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index as an Early Indicator of Sympathectomy after Epidural Anesthesia. Ginosar Y., Weiniger C.F., Meroz Y., Kurz V., Bdolah-Abram T., Babchenko A., Nitzan M., Davidson E.M. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2009 Sep;53(8):1018-26.
Which Finger Do You Attach Pulse Oximetry To? Index Finger or Not? Mizukoshi K., Shibasaki M., Amaya F., Mizobe T., Tanaka Y. Eur J Anesthesiol. 2009;(suppl 45):3AP1-5.
Perfusion Index and Pleth Variability Index after Administration of General Anesthetic Agents. Mizuno J., Morita Y., Kakinuma A., Morita S. Eur J Anesthesiol. 2009;(suppl 45):4AP8-3.
The Efficacy of Perfusion Index as an Indicator for Intravascular Injection of Epinephrine-Containing Epidural Test Dose in Propofol-Anesthetized Adults. Mowafi H.A., Ismail S.A., Shafi M.A., Al-Ghamdi A.A. Anesth Analg. 2009 Feb;108(2):549-53.
Perfusion Index via the Finger and Toe during Cesarean Section by Spinal Anesthesia. Sumikura H., Ohashi Y., Suzuki Y., Kondo Y., Sakai H. Proceedings of the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists: A587.
Effect of Sevoflurane on Peripheral Perfusion Index Derived from the Oximetry Signal in Children. Laffargue A., Marciniak B., Hebrard A., Petyt C., Krivosic-Horber R. Proceedings of the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists: A165.
Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index as a Predictor for the Effect of Ilio-Inguinal Block. Uemura A., Yagihara M., Miyabe M. Proceedings of the 2008 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists: A1737.
Maternal Pulse Oximetry Perfusion Index as a Predictor of Early Adverse Respiratory Neonatal Outcome after Elective Cesarean Delivery. De Felice C., Leoni L., Tommasini E., Tonni G., Toti P., Del Vecchio A., Ladisa G., Latini G. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2008 Mar;9(2):203-8.
Use of Perfusion Index as an Indicator of Microvascular Insufficiency - A Case Report. Macknet M., Bandy K., Martin R., Applegate R., Sanghvi C. Proceeding from the Annual World Congress of Anesthesiology.
Usefulness of PI Measurement to Detect the Effect of SGB in a Syringomyelia Patient. Mizusawa K., Kaneda T., Yamazaki H., Suzuki T. Anesth Analg. 2008;106;S-1 - S-244.
Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index as a Measure for the Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block in Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Abt G., Pawlik M.T., Ittner K.P. 2008; Proceeding from the Annual World Congress of Anesthesiology.
Noninvasive Peripheral Perfusion Index as a Possible Tool for Screening for Critical Left Heart Obstruction. de-Wahl Granelli A., Östman-Smith I. Acta Paediatr. 2007 Oct;96(10):1455-9.
Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index as a Predicator for the Effect of Pediatric Epidural Block. Uemura A., Yagihara M., Miyabe M. Anesthesiology. 2006;105:A1354.
Decreased Accuracy of Pulse Oximetry Measurements during Low Perfusion Caused by Sepsis: Is the Perfusion Index of Any Value? Hummler H.D., Engelmann A., Pohlandt F., Högel J., Franz A.R. Intensive Care Med. 2006 Sep;32(9):1428-31.
Early Dynamic Changes in Pulse Oximetry Signals in Preterm Newborns with Histologic Chorioamnionitis. De Felice C., Goldstein M.R., Parrini S., Verrotti A., Criscuolo M., Latini G. Pediatr Crit Care Med. 2006 Mar;7(2):138-42.
Masimo SET® Technology Using Perfusion Index is a Sensitive Indicator for Epidural Onset. Kakazu C.Z., Chen B.J., Kwan W.F. Proceedings of the 2005 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists: A576.
Early Postnatal Changes in the Perfusion Index in Term Newborns with Subclinical Chorioamnionitis. De Felice C., Del Vecchio A., Criscuolo M., Lozupone A., Parrini S., Latini G. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2005 Sep;90(5):F411-4.
Foot Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index Correlates with Calf Muscle Perfusion Measured by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Healthy Neonates. Zaramella P., Freato F., Quaresima V., Ferrari M., Vianello A., Giongo D., Conte L., Chiandetti L. J Perinatol. 2005 Jun;25(6):417-22.
Does Perfusion Index Correlate with Pulse Oximeter Heart Rate Variability? Goldstein M.R., Pernia M.L., Lawas-Alejo P., Yang L.L., Ochikubo C.G., Furman G.I., Sindel B.D., Martin G.I. Proceedings of the 2005 Annual Meeting of the American Thoracic Society: A555.		N/A
Decreased Perfusion Index (PI) Predicts Neonatal Therapeutic Intervention Scoring System (NTISS) Identified Sick Neonates And Correlates With Decreases In Heart Rate Variablity (HRV). Goldstein M.R., Pernia M.L., Yang L.L., Lawas-Alejo P., Furman G.I., Ochikubo C.G., Sindel B.D., Martin G.I. Proceedings of the 2005 Annual Meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies: 569.		N/A
Changes in Perfusion Index Are Not Reflected in Pulse Oximetry Saturation and Heart Rate. Goldstein M.R., Furman G.I., Sindel B.D., Shah M., Pernia M.L., Lawas-Alejo P., Yang L.L., Ochikubo C.G., Hougland K., Martin G.I. Proceedings of the 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Thoracic Society: A681.		N/A
The Perfusion Index Measured By a Pulse Oximeter Indicates Pain Stimuli in Anesthetized Volunteers. Hager H., Church S., Mandadi G., Pulley D., Kurz A. Proceedings of the 2004 Annual Meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists: A514.
Intraoperative Perfusion Changes at Two Pulse Oximetry Monitoring Sites: The Digit vs. the Nare. Redford D.T., Lichtenthal P., Barker S.J. Anesth Analg. 2004;98:S-1 - S-282.
Perfusion Index - A Valuable Tool to Assess Changes in Peripheral Perfusion Caused By Sevoflurane? Hager H., Reddy D., Kurz A. Anesthesiology. 2003;99:A553.
The Pulse Oximeter Perfusion Index as a Predictor for High Illness Severity in Neonates. De Felice C., Latini G., Vacca P., Kopotic R.J. Eur J Pediatr. 2002 Oct;161(10):561-2.
Correlation of Peripheral Perfusion Index with Site To Site Delays in Detection of Desaturations. Graybeal J.M., Petterson M.T., Novak, J. Anesthesiology. 2002;96:595.

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