Automated oxygen administration versus manual control in acute cardiovascular care: a randomised controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oxygen therapy is commonly administered to patients with acute cardiovascular conditions during hospitalisation. Both hypoxaemia and hyperoxia can cause harm, making it essential to maintain oxygen saturation (SpO₂) within a target range. Traditionally, oxygen administration is manually controlled by nursing staff, guided by intermittent pulse oximetry readings. This study aimed to compare standard manual oxygen administration with automated oxygen administration (AOA) using the O2matic device.

Methods

In this randomised controlled trial, 60 patients admitted to a cardiac department with an acute cardiovascular condition requiring oxygen therapy were randomised to either standard care (manual oxygen administration) or AOA via the O2matic device. The pri

SUBMITTER: Taraldsen IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11671931 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature