The FreeO2 is a revolutionary oxygen therapy device developed by pioneers of the technology. By continuously and automatically adjusting each patient’s oxygen flow, regardless of age group (pediatric or adult), the device accounts for individual needs and dynamics to help them remain within the target SpO2 set by the clinician. The first device of its kind, the FreeO2 lets clinicians set target saturations (SpO2), then automatically administers and titrates patients’ oxygen flow and weans them as needed. Operating on a closed-loop principle and supplied by an oxygen source, it continuously measures the patient’s oxygen saturation (SpO2), then quickly and precisely adjusts the O2 flow rate between 0 and 20 L/min until the patient is fully weaned. This allows patients to be treated according to their specific needs, reducing the risk of complications from hypoxemia and hyperoxia.
WHAT IS OXYGEN THERAPY?
Oxygen therapy is a first-line respiratory assistance treatment that is used on a daily basis. Millions of patients receive oxygen each day, whether they’re in the hospital or at home. Oxygen therapy is a key treatment, but it requires careful adjustments in routine clinical situations. Although it is often considered to be a risk-free treatment, many publications1 have emphasized the need to carefully adjust the amount of oxygen administered in order to avoid complications associated with hypoxemia as well as hyperoxia, which is receiving increasing levels of attention1.