Solar-powered oxygen delivery for the treatment of children with hypoxemia: protocol for a cluster-randomized stepped-wedge controlled trial in Uganda

Abstract Background Child mortality due to pneumonia is a major global health problem and is associated with hypoxemia. Access to safe and continuous oxygen therapy can reduce mortality; however, low-income countries may lack the necessary resources for oxygen delivery. We have previously demonstrat...

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Main Authors: Nicholas Conradi, Qaasim Mian, Sophie Namasopo, Andrea L. Conroy, Laura L. Hermann, Charles Olaro, Jackson Amone, Robert O. Opoka, Michael T. Hawkes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-019-3752-2