In this study, logbook data suggest that the use of pulse oximetry reduces the incidence of peri-operative hypoxic episodes and has the potential to improve the safety of anesthesia in this setting. Authors: V. Albert, S. Mndolo, E. M. Harrison, E. O’Sullivan, I. H. Wilson, and I. A. Walker
This study demonstrated that pulse oximetry is a cost–effective intervention for low-income settings. Authors: Samantha L Burn, Peter J Chilton, Atul A Gawande, Richard J Lilfordc
This study indicates that pulse oximetry is widely accepted as essential monitoring for safe anesthesia, yet is frequently unavailable in resource-limited settings. Authors: L. C. Finch, R. Y. Kim, S. Ttendo, J. K. Kiwanuka, I. A. Walker, I. H. Wilson, T. G. Weiser, W. R. Berry, and A. A. Gawande
Improving maternal health by tackling rates of surgical site infection (SSI) caused by cesarean delivery through Lifebox program - Clean Cut
This study shows that the Lifebox pulse oximeter detects hypoxia in healthy volunteers at a degree of accuracy and bias that is comparable to FDA-approved pulse oximeters made by major manufacturers. Authors: G. Dubowitz, K. Breyer, M. Lipnick, J. W. Sall, J. Feiner, K. Ikeda, D. B. MacLeod, and P. E. Bickler
This study showed the estimated number of operating theatres ranged from 1·0 (95% CI 0·9–1·2) per 100 000 people in west sub-Saharan Africa to 25·1 (20·9–30·1) per 100 000 in eastern Europe. Improvements in public-health strategies and monitoring are needed to reduce disparities for more than 2 billion people without adequate access to surgical care. […]
This Lifebox and Ariadne Labs study – published in the British Journal of Surgery – showed that, worldwide, Surgical Safety Checklist (SSC) use is generally high – with an average of 75% of operations conducted with the Checklist – but significant variability exists. Implementation and dissemination strategies must be developed to address this variability. Authors: […]
Exploring the Use of a Fit-for-Purpose Surgical Headlight in Sub-Saharan Africa: - Lifebox
Although international guidelines exist for the prevention of surgical site infections, their implementation in diverse clinical contexts, especially in low and middle-income countries, is challenging due to the lack of available resources and organizational structure of facilities. The goal of this project was to develop a series of video training aids to highlight best practices […]
Global Surgery: The Road Less Traveled and How to Get Back on Track
