A randomized cross-over trial on the direct effects of oxygen supplementation therapy using different devices on cycle endurance in hypoxemic patients with Interstitial Lung Disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) a cardinal feature is exercise intolerance, often associated with significant dyspnea and severe hypoxemia. Supplemental oxygen therapy may be offered during exercise. The Oxymizer is a nasal cannula with an incorporated reservoir with the potential to deliver higher oxygen doses to the patient.

Objective

The primary aim was to investigate the effect of supplemental oxygen delivered via Oxymizer compared to a conventional nasal cannula (CNC) in patients with ILD during constant work rate tests (CWRT). Secondary aim was to evaluate effects on oxygen saturation (SpO2), dyspnea and heart rate at isotime.

Methods

In this randomized crossover study 24 ILD patients established on long-term oxygen treatment were inc

SUBMITTER: Edvardsen A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6310247 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature