Best evidence topic reports. Oxygen in acute uncomplicated myocardial infarction

Abstract

A short cut review was carried out to establish whether supplemental oxygen reduces mortality in patients with uncomplicated acute myocardial infarction. Altogether 290 papers were found using the reported search, of which one presented the best evidence to answer the clinical question. The author, date and country of publication, patient group studied, study type, relevant outcomes, results and study weaknesses of this best paper are tabulated. A clinical bottom line is stated.