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Frequency and risk factors for failed weaning from supplemental oxygen therapy after general anesthesia at a postanesthesia care unit: a retrospective cohort study
BackgroundPatients are administered supplemental oxygen upon emergence from general anesthesia against the risk of hypoxia. However, few studies have...
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Efficacy of supplemental oxygen in reducing the need for laser or intravitreal bevacizumab in preterm infants with stage 2 retinopathy of prematurity
BackgroundRetinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disease that affects preterm infants born younger than 30 weeks of gestation. The pathophysiology of...
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Principles and Applications
This book covers the hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in current recommended indications, emphasizing the mechanisms involved in the benefits of...
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High arterial oxygen levels and supplemental oxygen administration in traumatic brain injury: insights from CENTER-TBI and OzENTER-TBI
PurposeThe effect of high arterial oxygen levels and supplemental oxygen administration on outcomes in traumatic brain injury (TBI) is debated, and...
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Hemodynamic effects of supplemental oxygen versus air in simulated blood loss in healthy volunteers: a randomized, controlled, double-blind, crossover trial
BackgroundTrauma patients frequently receive supplemental oxygen, but its hemodynamic effects in blood loss are poorly understood. We studied the...
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Oxygen supplementation in anesthesia can block FLASH effect and anti-tumor immunity in conventional proton therapy
BackgroundRadiation-induced neurocognitive dysfunction is a major adverse effect of brain radiation therapy and has specific relevance in pediatric...
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Incidence of postoperative opioid-induced respiratory depression episodes in patients on room air or supplemental oxygen: a post-hoc analysis of the PRODIGY trial
BackgroundSupplemental oxygen (SO) potentiates opioid-induced respiratory depression (OIRD) in experiments on healthy volunteers. Our objective was...
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Use of oxygen therapy for pneumocephalus: a systematic review
Pneumocephalus is the pathologic collection of air in the intracranial cavity. In sufficient volumes, it can contribute to symptoms ranging from...
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Interplay of hypoxia-inducible factors and oxygen therapy in cardiovascular medicine
Mammals have evolved to adapt to differences in oxygen availability. Although systemic oxygen homeostasis relies on respiratory and circulatory...
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Role of long-term oxygen therapy in interstitial lung diseases
BackgroundLong-term oxygen therapy in patients with interstitial lung diseases is frequently given in order to enhance gas exchange, lessen dyspnea,...
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Standard vs. targeted oxygen therapy prehospitally for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (STOP-COPD): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundA high concentration of inspired supplemental oxygen may possibly cause hypercapnia and acidosis and increase mortality in patients with...
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Comparing the effects of supplemental oxygen therapy and continuous positive airway pressure on patients with obstructive sleep apnea: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background and objectiveObstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with hypertension, psychological impairment, neurocognitive dysfunction, and poor...
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Proposed protocol for utilising high-flow nasal oxygen therapy in treatment of dogs hospitalised due to pneumonia
BackgroundHigh-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) therapy is a non-invasive respiratory support method that provides oxygen-enriched, warmed, and humidified...
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Indications for Emergent Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Purpose of ReviewThis review describes select emergent indications for hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT), current treatment protocols, and recent...
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High-flow nasal cannula oxygen versus conventional oxygen therapy for acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19: a systematic review and meta-analysis
BackgroundThe effectiveness of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy (HFNC) in patients with acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19 remains...
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Patient Use Patterns of Portable Oxygen Concentrators
IntroductionPortable oxygen concentrators (POCs) are medical devices that provide supplemental oxygen to patients requiring long-term oxygen therapy....
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Oxygen therapy for critically Ill and post-operative patients
Nearly all patients receiving treatment in a peri-operative or intensive care setting receive supplemental oxygen therapy. It is biologically...
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High flow nasal oxygen therapy for COVID 19: an unusual complication
BackgroundAcute hypoxemic respiratory failure is the most common complication of COVID 19 infection. Newer ways for oxygen therapy were explored...
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Effect of Long-Term Oxygen Therapy on Reducing Rehospitalization of Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
IntroductionThe aim of this work is to evaluate whether the addition of home oxygen therapy (HOT) would reduce readmission in chronic obstructive...
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Does closed-loop automated oxygen control reduce the duration of supplementary oxygen treatment and the amount of time spent in hyperoxia? A randomised controlled trial in ventilated infants born at or near term
BackgroundVentilated infants frequently require supplemental oxygen, but its use should be monitored carefully due to associated complications. The...
