EMUs: Enhanced Monitoring Using Sensors After Surgery

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH · Aug 19, 2024

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The EMUs trial, which stands for Enhanced Monitoring Using Sensors After Surgery, is studying how wearable wireless sensors can help doctors notice if patients are getting worse after surgery. These sensors will be placed on the chest and fingers of patients who are having major surgery, and they will track vital signs like heart rate and oxygen levels for up to 10 days. The goal is to see if this data can help predict any complications early on. This study is taking place in various countries, including the UK, India, and Mexico, and aims to improve patient care by using technology.

To participate in this trial, individuals need to be at least 18 years old and scheduled for major surgery that involves a cut of 5 cm or more. Those with allergies to adhesive dressings or who are pregnant cannot participate. It's important to note that this study is observational, meaning it will only collect data without changing any current patient care practices. Participants will wear the sensors for monitoring, and their data will be used to help develop better ways to detect any health issues after surgery.

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Eligibility criteria

• Participant Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adults 18 years and older.
• • Undergoing an elective or emergency major surgery procedure with a planned skin incision of 5 cm or greater. Any indication for surgery can exist, including benign, malignant, and trauma.
• • Willing and able to provide written informed consent.
• Participant Exclusion Criteria:
• • Those under the age of 18.
• • A documented or suspected allergy to adhesive dressings.
• • Obstetric patients
• • Unwilling or unable to provide written informed consent.