Is Oxygen Helpful for Patients with Acute Stroke? - Frankly Speaking EP 41

For patients with acute stroke without baseline hypoxia, supplemental oxygen can be both beneficial and harmful. Listen to this episode to learn about the latest data from a large randomized trial.
Guest: Alan Ehrlich, MD

This activity is part of the Frankly Speaking with Dr. Frank Domino podcast series.

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Effective Date: 11/6/2017.

Expiration Date: 12/31/2099.

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Frank J. Domino, MD

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Resources

Roffe et al. Effect of Routine Low-Dose Oxygen Supplementation on Death and Disability in Adults With Acute Stroke: The Stroke Oxygen Study Randomized Clinical Trial. JAMA. 2017 Sep 26;318(12):1125-1135
Roffe et al. The SOS pilot study: a RCT of routine oxygen supplementation early after acute stroke--effect on recovery of neurological function at one week. PLoS One. 2011;6(5):e19113
Jauch EC et al. Guidelines for the early management of patients with acute ischemic stroke: a guideline for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association. Stroke. 2013 Mar;44(3):870-947