Evidence · Randomised trial
A randomised controlled trial of an automated oxygen delivery algorithm for preterm neonates receiving supplemental oxygen without mechanical ventilation.
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medical
- Non-invasive ventilation and high flow
- Nursing
- Respiratory
This paper is from 2014, more than five years ago. Newer evidence may have been published since.
Summary
A small randomised controlled trial in 20 extremely low birth weight infants comparing an automated oxygen delivery algorithm (Auto-Mixer) with manual FiO2 adjustment over 12 hours in babies on supplemental oxygen without mechanical ventilation. Outcomes were time within a target SpO2 range, SpO2 variability, time with SpO2 above 95%, oxygen delivered and number of manual interventions. Automated control increased time within target range, reduced hyperoxaemia and eliminated manual adjustments. Relevant to neonatal units and to wider interest in closed-loop oxygen titration in paediatric critical care.
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