Randomised trial comparing controlled oxygen therapy with high-flow oxygen therapy in the treatment of patients with Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (AECOPD) in the pre-hospital setting
Associate Professor Richard Wood-Baker
150 participants
Jul 1, 2006
Interventional
Conditions
Summary
Purpose to determine if different oxygen therapies for patients having AECOPD in the pre-hospital setting have different outcomes (ie. Mortality, length of hospital stay, requirement for ventilation, difference ABGs)
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Interventions
controlled oxygen therapy to maintain oxygen saturations between 88-92% using nasal prongs and mask oxygen with nebulization of medication done by handheld air driven compressor for the duration of the ambulance transport once off treatment pre hospitally
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ACTRN12609000236291