Effect of Peri-operative Supplemental Oxygen in Wound Infection After Appendectomy

Summary

The study evaluates the role of supplemental hyper-oxygenation given perioperatively on wound site infection after appendectomy. Half of the patients received ≥50% oxygen and half of them received no oxygen during the surgical procedure.

Timeline

Start

2011-11

Primary completion

2013-03

Completion

2013-05

Drugs

Indications