The polyvinyl chloride (PVC) type face mask has been a standard model for administering
oxygen postoperatively. Recently, a polypropylene-based face mask, EcoLite (“EcoLite”;
Sentri Intersurgical Ecolite adult mask with CO2 monitoring and tube, Intersurgical, Berkshire, UK), which has a new shape, was developed.
We conducted a prospective crossover study in healthy individuals to evaluate the
efficacy of oxygenation with the EcoLite and conventional PVC medium concentration
face mask with a luer lock connector enabling the connection of a monitoring line,
the other end of which is connected to a capnometer.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: February 29, 2016
Accepted:
February 25,
2016
Received in revised form:
February 25,
2016
Received:
February 19,
2016
Footnotes
☆Source of support: Institutional and departmental funding.
☆☆Trial registry number: UMIN000019307.
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