Evaluating the Feasibility of a Piezoelectric Smart Sensor as an Aid to Help Clinicians Screen for the Development of Pneumonia in an At-risk Population
National University Hospital, Singapore
50 participants
Jan 18, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This proposed research aims to evaluate the feasibility of the piezoelectric sensor as an aid to help clinicians screen for the development of pneumonia in an at-risk population.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria2
- Aged 21 years and above
- Acute stroke patients (i.e. MRI or CT brain findings consistent with diagnosis) or ESRF patients on HD who are mentally competent and cognitively fit to provide consent.
Exclusion Criteria2
- Individuals who are unable to give informed consent
- Individuals with active dermatological conditions
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Interventions
The piezoelectric sensor will be applied to the posterior chest wall of all recruited subjects once daily at one time point (excluding weekends, public holidays and discharge day) up to 2 weeks whilst he/she is warded, until pneumonia or fluid overload is detected and confirmed by CXR or the subject is discharged, whichever is earlier.
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NCT07237633