O2 therapy.

On-scene oxygenation

O2 on cue. A critical first step in prehospital ventilation

For patients with hypoxemia or at risk of developing it, supplemental oxygen therapy is intended to maintain adequate tissue oxygenation (Except CPR and INTELLiVENT®-ASV®A).

In the prehospital setting, prompt and accurate administration of oxygen therapy can be crucial for patient survival and optimal outcomes (Use active humidificationB).

The benefits of O2 therapy in prehospital care

Rapid stabilization

Immediate oxygen administration can prevent the progression of hypoxemia, reducing the risk of organ dysfunction and improving patient stability during transport (Branson RD, Johannigman JA. Pre-hospital oxygen therapy. Respir Care. 2013;58(1):86-97. doi:10.4187/respcare.022511).

Versatile application

Oxygen therapy is applicable in a wide range of scenarios, including trauma, cardiac events, respiratory distress, and neurological emergencies, making it an indispensable tool in EMS (Branson RD, Johannigman JA. Pre-hospital oxygen therapy. Respir Care. 2013;58(1):86-97. doi:10.4187/respcare.022511, Kane B, Decalmer S, O’Driscoll BR. Emergency oxygen therapy: from guideline to implementation. Breathe. 2013;9(4):246-253. doi:10.1183/20734735.0252122).

Enhanced patient outcomes

Appropriate oxygen delivery has been associated with reduced mortality and morbidity. This emphasizes the importance of EMS providers being proficient in its administration (Bentsen LP, Lassen AT, Titlestad IL, Brabrand M. A change from high-flow to titrated oxygen therapy in the prehospital setting is associated with lower mortality in COPD patients with acute exacerbations: an observational cohort study. Acute Med. 2020;19(2):76-82. 3).

Where it matters most. Clinical applications in prehospital care

Acute coronary syndromes: Administer oxygen to patients with acute myocardial infarction and cardiac chest pain to maintain oxygen saturation and support myocardial function (Branson RD, Johannigman JA. Pre-hospital oxygen therapy. Respir Care. 2013;58(1):86-97. doi:10.4187/respcare.022511).
Neurological emergencies (coma, seizures, head injury, stroke, etc.): Monitor oxygen saturation closely and provide supplemental oxygen to maintain levels within the recommended range, avoiding hypoxia that may may worsen neurological injury (Branson RD, Johannigman JA. Pre-hospital oxygen therapy. Respir Care. 2013;58(1):86-97. doi:10.4187/respcare.022511).
Traumatic injuries: Ensure adequate oxygenation in trauma patients to prevent secondary hypoxic injury, particularly in the case of head trauma or significant blood loss (Branson RD, Johannigman JA. Pre-hospital oxygen therapy. Respir Care. 2013;58(1):86-97. doi:10.4187/respcare.022511).
Respiratory distress: Use oxygen therapy for conditions like asthma exacerbation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) flare-ups, and acute pulmonary edema, tailoring delivery methods to suit the patient's condition and oxygenation status (Branson RD, Johannigman JA. Pre-hospital oxygen therapy. Respir Care. 2013;58(1):86-97. doi:10.4187/respcare.022511, Bentsen LP, Lassen AT, Titlestad IL, Brabrand M. A change from high-flow to titrated oxygen therapy in the prehospital setting is associated with lower mortality in COPD patients with acute exacerbations: an observational cohort study. Acute Med. 2020;19(2):76-82. 3).
Carbon monoxide poisoning: Delivering high concentrations of oxygen to patients with carbon monoxide poisoning is one condition where hyperoxemia is desirable. The half-life of carboxyhemoglobin is 4 to 5 hours breathing room air. Breathing 100% oxygen reduces this to 40 minutes (Branson RD, Johannigman JA. Pre-hospital oxygen therapy. Respir Care. 2013;58(1):86-97. doi:10.4187/respcare.022511).

Availability

O2 therapy is available as an optional therapy mode on the HAMILTON-EM7.

HAMILTON-EM7

Notes en bas de page

A. Sauf RCP et INTELLiVENT®-ASV®

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