Automated oxygen control in preterm babies on respiratory support: protocol for a randomised crossover trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Respiratory support is frequently needed for babies admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Among them, preterm babies are most likely to have issues of respiratory distress, and they may need invasive or non-invasive breathing support. Providing respiratory support, keeping the oxygen saturation (SpO2) in the target range (TR) and preventing abnormal high and low oxygen levels should be the aim of providing respiratory therapy. Usually, this control is achieved by manual adjustment of FiO2 (fraction of inspired oxygen) by bedside staff nurses to keep SpO2 in TR. However, the latest ventilators have automated oxygen control devices that adjust the FiO2 to keep SpO2 in TR. This study protocol is prepared to assess the effectiveness of automated versus manual oxyge

SUBMITTER: Aamir Yousuf HM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12083309 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature