Nonadhesive Pulse Oximetry Sensor for Neonates

As a result of this finding, the research group developed new clinical practice guidelines for neonatal skin care that advocates minimizing the use of adhesives.

To meet these new guidelines, new sensors have been developed that are made of a soft, pliable foam material and are fastened around the sensor site with Velcro instead of adhesive tape. The sensors, called SoftCare, were developed by Nellcor (Pleasantown, CA, USA) and can be used with Nellcor's OxiMax pulse oximeters and other manufacturer's monitoring systems equipped with OxiMax technology. The sensors have been cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

"We have voiced the need to reduce the use of adhesives in neonatal pulse oximetry monitoring to the medical manufacturing industry, and Nellcor has answered the call with the development of the SoftCare sensor, a sensor that completely eliminates the use of adhesives.”




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