Evidence · Randomised trial
A randomised controlled trial of an automated oxygen delivery algorithm for preterm neonates receiving supplemental oxygen without mechanical ventilation.
- CPAP and high flow
- Mechanical ventilation
- Medical
- Nursing
- Respiratory
- Retinopathy of prematurity
This paper is from 2014, more than five years ago. Newer evidence may have been published since.
Summary
Small randomised controlled trial in 20 extremely low birth weight infants receiving supplemental oxygen without mechanical ventilation, comparing the Auto-Mixer automated FiO2 adjustment algorithm with manual titration over 12 hours. The automated system increased time within the intended SpO2 target range and reduced time with high saturations, with fewer manual interventions. Relevant to oxygen targeting, nursing workload and hyperoxia avoidance in preterm infants.
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