Why the study?
Does 35% oxygen therapy prevent postoperative hypoxaemia in patients following major abdominal surgery?
Population
21 patients following upper or major abdominal surgery, including a subgroup of 10 patients with diminished…
Comparison
35% oxygen administered using a Ventimask at 8… vs Withdrawal of oxygen therapy after 24 hours.
Design
Cohort
Follow-up
Up to 14 days
Authors
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Caution advised withdrawing oxygen at 24 hours post-major abdominal surgery; leaves open optimal duration in prospective trials.
Does 35% oxygen therapy prevent postoperative hypoxaemia in patients following major abdominal surgery?
Withdrawal of oxygen therapy 24 hours after major abdominal surgery leads to significant rebound hypoxaemia, indicating a potential need for prolonged respiratory support in vulnerable patients.
Parfrey et al. (1977) studied this question.
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