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Preoxygenation significantly enhances patient oxygen reserves, preventing hypoxemia during anesthesia induction. Various advanced preoxygenation methods and equipment improve patient safety across diverse clinical settings.

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  • Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

Background:

  • Airway management is critical, but difficult ventilation and intubation present unpredictable challenges.
  • Preoxygenation is essential for improving oxygen reserves and preventing hypoxemia during anesthesia induction.
  • Advancements in preoxygenation technology enhance its effectiveness and applicability in various clinical scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current literature on preoxygenation techniques and equipment.
  • To assess the efficacy of different preoxygenation strategies in improving patient oxygenation.
  • To highlight the application of preoxygenation in diverse patient populations and clinical settings.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive literature search of PubMed and Scopus databases (1985–2024).
  • Inclusion of search terms such as 'preoxygenation,' 'high-flow nasal oxygenation,' and 'non-invasive ventilation.'
  • Systematic review of 77 selected articles following initial screening and full-text review.

Main Results:

  • Preoxygenation is a highly effective method for augmenting oxygen reserves.
  • Diverse preoxygenation equipment and technologies demonstrate improved efficacy.
  • These methods are adaptable to various clinical situations, including obese, pediatric, and elderly patients.

Conclusions:

  • Preoxygenation is a vital and effective procedure in airway management.
  • Tailoring preoxygenation equipment and technology to specific clinical settings optimizes patient outcomes.
  • Improved oxygen reserves through preoxygenation enhance patient safety and clinical results.