Title
Oxygen Use During Myocardial Infarctions, Is it a Waste of Breath?
Document Type
Poster
Publication Date
5-2020
Abstract
In the United States, a heart attack (myocardial infarction) will occur about every 40 seconds. This translates to approximately 790,000 heart attacks per year.1 Oxygen therapy has been a staple of myocardial infarction treatment/management for over 100 years. However, recent research may suggest otherwise. This research suggests that supplemental oxygen could possibly be reducing the demand of the body, and in-turn, reduce coronary blood flow to ischemic tissue. Another factor to consider is whether the route of oxygen delivery effects myocardial infarction outcomes. I conducted a systematic review to further evaluate this conundrum. My research focused on three different forms of oxygen administration: hyperbaric oxygen, oxygen vs. ambient air, and oxygen vs. titrated oxygen therapy in the treatment of myocardial infarctions.
First Advisor
William Schweinle
Research Area
Physician Assistant Studies
Recommended Citation
Frick, Brandon, "Oxygen Use During Myocardial Infarctions, Is it a Waste of Breath?" (2020). IdeaFest. 255.
https://red.library.usd.edu/idea/255