Pulse oximeters are being explored as a tool for people with COVID-19 to keep an eye on their health at home, away from healthcare settings. These are widely available, low-cost devices that shine light through a person’s finger to assess their blood oxygen saturation. Evidence has shown that a fall in blood oxygen levels is a critical indicator that a COVID-19 patient’s health is deteriorating and they may need closer monitoring and urgent treatment.

But what is the evidence surrounding their effectiveness, and are they a safe way for people to monitor themselves at home?

Join our webinar as we explore these important questions while discussing their applications in the UK health system and globally, with particular attention to their relevance in low- and middle-income countries. We will also discuss findings of the ongoing NHS COVID Oximetry at Home (CO@H) programme, which supports people at home who have been diagnosed with coronavirus and are most at risk of becoming seriously unwell.

Our virtual event will consist of a series of short talks by experts from IGHI followed by a live audience Q&A, giving you the chance to ask any questions you may have.

Speakers:

Professor the Lord Ara Darzi, IGHI co-director

Dr Ana Luisa Neves, IGHI Advanced Research Fellow and Associate Director, NIHR Imperial Patient Safety Translational Research Centre, IGHI

Dr Jonny Clarke, Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Research Fellow, IGHI, Imperial College London

Dr Ahmed Alboksmaty, IGHI Research Associate

Professor Paul Aylin, Professor of Epidemiology and Public Health, IGHI

Dr Thomas Beaney, IGHI Clinical Research Fellow

Event details

This event is being held online via Zoom. Access the Zoom event. Code:y8X.E9

The event is open to all and registration is required. Visit our Eventbrite page to register.