Journal of cardiothoracic and vascular anesthesia
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J. Cardiothorac. Vasc. Anesth. · Oct 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of High-Flow Humidified Oxygen With Conventional Continuous Positive Airway Pressure in Nonventilated Lungs During Thoracic Surgery: A Randomized Cross-Over Study.
This study assessed the efficacy of high-flow humidified oxygen (HFHO) as an alternative to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for improving oxygenation while preserving nonventilated lung collapse during one-lung ventilation. ⋯ HFHO could be an alternative method to CPAP for improving arterial oxygenation while preserving lung deflation during one-lung ventilation. However, additional studies are warranted in regard to its cost-effectiveness and establishment as a routine treatment.