What were the considerations of the committee when discussing the research recommendation made in CG85?
The committee discussed the research recommendation made in CG85 and concluded that a significant body of evidence had accumulated since the publication of the guideline. The committee agreed that due to the rapidly advancing nature of technology within the field, and the lack of any plateau in terms of the technology available to clinicians, made it difficult to future proof any further research recommendations. The committee agreed that until a level of consensus was reached between manufacturers regarding what physiological parameters are to be measured and with what interface, it was very difficult to suggest any further research in the area. The committee therefore decided not to make a further research recommendation.