The Efficacy of Two Oxygen Therapy Devices (Nasal Cannula vs. Simple Mask) for Preventing Hypoxemia after General Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Non-Inferiority Trial of 500 Patients.

CONCLUSION: In low risk patients undergoing low risk operations, both nasal cannula or simple mask with FiO₂ = 0.35 are equally effective for preventing hypoxemia in PACU. PMID: 27501599 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - Category: Journals (General) Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research