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. 2006 Sep;38(3):241-8.

Normoxia vs. hyperoxia: impact of oxygen tension strategies on outcomes for patients receiving cardiopulmonary bypass for routine cardiac surgical repair

D Mark Brown  1 , David W Holt, Jeff T Edwards, Robert J Burnett 3rd
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Normoxia vs. hyperoxia: impact of oxygen tension strategies on outcomes for patients receiving cardiopulmonary bypass for routine cardiac surgical repair

D Mark Brown et al. J Extra Corpor Technol. 2006 Sep.

Abstract

Oxygen pressure field theory (OPFT) was originally described in the early 1900s by Danish physiologist, Dr. August Krogh. This revolutionary theory described microcirculation of blood gases at the capillary level using a theoretical cylindrical tissue model commonly referred to as the Krogh cylinder. In recent years, the principles and benefits of OPFT in long-term extracorporeal circulatory support (ECMO) have been realized. Cardiac clinicians have successfully mastered OPFT fundamentals and incorporated them into their clinical practice. These clinicians have experienced significantly improved survival rates as a result of OPFT strategies. The objective of this study was to determine if a hyperoxic strategy can lead to equally beneficial outcomes for short-term support as measured by total ventilator time and total length of stay in intensive care unit (ICU) in the cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) patient at a private institution. Patients receiving traditional blood gas management while on CPB (group B, n = 17) were retrospectively compared with hyperoxic patients (group A, n = 19). Hyperoxic/OPFT management was defined as paO2 values of 300-350 mmHg and average VSAT > 75%. Traditional blood gas management was defined as paO2 values of 150-250 mmHg and average VSAT < 75%. No significant differences between treatment groups were found for patient weight, CPB/AXC times, BSA, pre/post Hgb, pre/post-platelet (PLT) counts, pre/post-creatinine levels, pre/ post-BUN, UF volumes, or CPB urine output. Additionally, no significant statistical differences were found between treatment groups for total time in ICU (T-ICU) or total time on ventilator (TOV). Hyperoxic management strategies provided no conclusive evidence of outcome improvement for patients receiving CPB for routine cardiac surgical repair. Additional studies into the impact of hyperoxia in short-term extracorporeal circulatory support are needed.

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The senior author has stated that authors have reported no material, financial or other relationship with any healthcare-related business or other entity whose products or services are discussed in this paper.

Figures

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Krogh cylinder.
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Thickened Krogh cylinder.
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Arterial blood gases.
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Venous blood gases.
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Venous saturations.
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Time in ICU and time on ventilator.
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