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Oropharyngeal delivery of oxygen to children
S R Daga1, B Vesma, D V Gosavi
1Cama and Albless Hospital, Mumbai, India.
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Oropharyngeal oxygen delivery using feeding tubes effectively treated hypoxemia in 13 patients, including newborns, maintaining oxygen saturation above 90% without complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Respiratory Medicine
- Neonatology
Background:
- Hypoxemia and rapid breathing are critical conditions in neonates and pediatric patients.
- Effective oxygenation support is vital for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of oropharyngeal oxygen administration via feeding tubes in patients with hypoxemia and rapid breathing.
- To assess oxygen saturation levels and identify potential complications.
Main Methods:
- Oropharyngeal oxygen was administered to 13 patients (six newborns) using feeding tubes (8F for newborns, 10F for others).
- Oxygen flow rates were adjusted (0.5 L/min for some newborns, 1 L/min for others).
Main Results:
- Oxygen saturation levels were maintained at or above 90% in all patients.
- No instances of tube blockage or displacement were reported, indicating a safe delivery method.
Conclusions:
- Oropharyngeal oxygen delivery via feeding tubes is an effective and safe method for managing hypoxemia in pediatric and neonatal patients.
- This technique provides adequate oxygenation without significant adverse events.
Abstract:
Oropharyngeal oxygen was administered to 13 patients with rapid breathing and hypoxaemia, six of whom were newborns. Feeding tube, No. 8F, was used in newborns for delivery of oxygen and No. 1 OF for others. Oxygen flow rate, 0.5 litre/min for four newborns and 1 litre/min, for the rest, was adequate to maintain oxygen saturations 90% and above. There were no instances of tube blockage or displacement.