Work

A translational study evaluating a ruggedized portable oxygen concentrator versus an oxygen cylinder in simulated polytrauma intubation of swine

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Objectives: Portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) are medical devices that use filters to selectively remove nitrogen from ambient air to produce concentrated, medical-grade oxygen. This is the first study to evaluate a ruggedized POC's performance during simulated polytrauma intubation. Methods: ) were monitored. Groups were compared using analysis of variance (ANOVA), Fisher's exact, log-rank analysis, or mixed-effects model as appropriate. Results: = 14‒20 min). The POC battery was consumed in 43 ± 13 min. Conclusion: In our swine model, a single, ruggedized POC provided inferior amounts of oxygen supplementation compared to an oxygen cylinder and performed no better than room air.

Source: Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open

DOI: 10.1002/emp2.13294

Authors: Craig Nowadly, Nola Shepard, Montane Silverman, Jason Rall

Institutions: Brooke Army Medical Center, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 59th Medical Wing

Language: English

Topic: Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200