Remote NEWS2 triage of possible COVID-19 infected individuals [COVID-19]
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Software innovation Lifelight to help in the management and initial assessment of patients with suspected COVID-19 by extracting NEWS2 data remotely.\n
IRAS ID
281533
Contact name
James Kerr
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 3 months, 10 days
Research summary
In order to assess a member of the public who is suspected of being exposed to COVID-19 clinical measurements need to be obtained to confirm if emergency hospital admission is required or if self isolation at home is safe. Vital sign acquisition currently involves healthcare staff using personal protective equipment and direct contact with potentially infected individuals. This is time consuming, expensive, resource intensive and puts patients and staff at risk of cross contamination. This study will evaluate a non contact method of obtaining vital signs.
REC name
London - Brent Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/LO/0596
Date of REC Opinion
24 Mar 2020
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion