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Low flow oxygen therapy in infants

A N Campbell, Y Zarfin, M Groenveld

    Archives of Disease in Childhood
    |October 1, 1983
    PubMed

    Insights

    Home low flow oxygen therapy for infants with neonatal respiratory disease improves patient care and saves money. This approach allows for early hospital discharge, benefiting families and reducing healthcare costs.

    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal Medicine
    • Respiratory Care
    • Pediatric Pulmonology

    Background:

    • Infants with neonatal respiratory disease often require prolonged oxygen support.
    • Conventional oxygen delivery methods can limit early discharge and impact family bonding.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the efficacy and financial impact of a home low flow oxygen therapy program for oxygen-dependent infants.
    • To assess the benefits of early hospital discharge facilitated by home oxygen therapy.

    Main Methods:

    • Fifty-one infants requiring oxygen post-neonatal respiratory disease treatment were enrolled.
    • A low flow (100%) oxygen therapy via nasal catheter was administered at home.
    • Hospital days and financial savings were calculated, excluding readmissions for monitoring or infection.

    Main Results:

    • 69% of infants (35/51) were discharged home on the therapy.
    • Significant cost savings of $11,990 (6,500 pounds) per infant were achieved.
    • An average of 79 hospital days per patient were saved.

    Conclusions:

    • Home low flow oxygen therapy is a viable and cost-effective option for select infants.
    • The program enhances the infant-parent relationship and provides consistent oxygenation.
    • Early hospital discharge through home oxygen therapy offers substantial financial benefits to healthcare systems.

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