Standard vs Targeted Oxygen Therapy Prehospital for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (STOP-COPD)
COPD Exacerbation, COPD Exacerbation Acute
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for COPD Exacerbation focused on measuring Titrated Oxygen, COPD Exacerbation, Prehospital, COPD
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Patients over the age of 40 EMT or Paramedic suspected AECOPD Confirmed suspicion of COPD Exclusion Criteria: Bronchospasm due to asthma, allergic reaction or non-COPD conditions Known or suspected pregnancy Prehospital Non-invasive, invasive or assisted bag mask ventilation Allergy to inhaled bronchodilators (Salbutamol) Inter-hospital transfer More than 2 doses (5 mg salbutamol) inhalation drug, acute treatment by EMS (emergency medical service) personnel, before allocated treatment is initiated Suspicion of acute coronary syndrome
Sites / Locations
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Titrated Oxygen
Standard Oxygen
If the treating EMT or paramedic finds indications for inhaled bronchodilators, this will be done with compressed air 6-8 l/min. as the driver for the nebulizer. The patient will have a Bi-nasal EtCO2 (end-tidal carbon dioxide) meter placed under the nebulizer. This will measure the EtCO2 during the treatment and at the same time oxygen can be titrated through this to a target SpO2 of 88-92%. Repeated treatment will be at the discretion of the treating EMT or paramedic according to SOP (standard operating procedures). Following scenarios regarding SpO2 can occur during treatment: SpO2 <88%: Supplemental oxygen via the EtCO2-meter up to 10 l/min, if higher oxygen levels are needed oxygen will be used as driver for the nebulizer. If the SpO2 remains under 88% additional oxygen can be added via the EtCO2-meter. SpO2 88-92%: No intervention. SpO2 >92%: No intervention. If repeated treatment is not indicated the patient receives oxygen to SpO2 88-92% according SOP.
If the treating EMT or paramedic finds indication for inhaled bronchodilators, this will be done with oxygen 6-8 l/min. as the driver for the nebulizer. The patient will have a Bi-nasal EtCO2 meter placed under the nebulizer. This will measure the EtCO2 during the treatment and at the same time mask the patient for group allocation. Repeated treatment will be at the discretion of the treating EMT or paramedic according to SOP. Following scenarios regarding SpO2 can occur during treatment: SpO2 <88%: Supplemental oxygen via the EtCO2 -meter up to 10 l/min. SpO2 88-92%: No intervention. SpO2 >92%: No intervention. If repeated treatment is not indicated the patient receives oxygen to SpO2 88-92% according SOP.