Author:
Hearn Eleanor L.,Byford Jack,Wolfe Christopher,Agyei Cheryl,Hodkinson Peter D.,Pollock Ross D.,Smith Thomas G.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Recently developed wearable monitoring devices can provide arterial oxygen saturation (Spo2) measurements, offering potential for use in aerospace operations. Pilots and passengers are already using these technologies, but their performance
has not yet been established under conditions experienced in the flight environment such as environmental hypoxia and concurrent body motion.METHODS: An initial evaluation was conducted in 10 healthy subjects who were studied in a normobaric chamber during normoxia and at a simulated
altitude of 15,000 ft (4572 m; 11.8% oxygen). Spo2 was measured simultaneously using a standard pulse oximeter and four wearable devices: Apple Watch Series 6; Garmin Fēnix 6 watch; Cosinusso Two in-ear sensor; and Oxitone 1000M wrist-worn pulse oximeter.
Measurements were made while stationary at rest, during very slight body motion (induced by very low intensity cycling at 30 W on an ergometer), and during moderate body motion (induced by moderate intensity cycling at 150 W).RESULTS: Missed readings, defined as failure to record
an Spo2 value within 1 min, occurred commonly with all wearables. Even with only very slight body motion, most devices missed most readings (range of 12–82% missed readings) and the rate was higher with greater body motion (range 18–92%). One device tended
to under-report Spo2, while the other devices tended to over-report Spo2. Performance decreased across the devices when oxygenation was reduced.DISCUSSION: In this preliminary evaluation, the wearable devices studied did not perform to
the same standard as a traditional pulse oximeter. These limitations may restrict their utility in flight and require further investigation.Hearn EL, Byford J, Wolfe C, Agyei C, Hodkinson PD, Pollock RD, Smith TG. Measuring arterial oxygen saturation using wearable devices under
varying conditions. Aerosp Med Hum Perform. 2023; 94(1):42–47.
Publisher
Aerospace Medical Association
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