50
Participants
Start Date
June 30, 2015
Primary Completion Date
May 28, 2017
Study Completion Date
May 28, 2017
Low flow oxygen via nasal cannula
In the low flow oxygen group, patients will be supplemented with 1 liter per minute via nasal cannula. Adjustment of initial setting upon floor arrival: To adjust oxygen 1-4 liters per minute to an arterial saturation of oxygen of \> 88%. Continuous oximetry will be collected up to 48 hours. Standard postsurgical care.
Humidified Nasal High Flow Therapy
Adjustment of initial setting upon floor arrival: To adjust oxygen 1-4 liters per minute to arterial saturation of oxygen \> 88%. To adjust air flow to patient comfort (20-35 liters per minute). Continuous oximetry will be collected up to 48 hours. Standard postsurgical care.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Rochester
Lead Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
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