Lower Limb Ischaemia
Conditions
Brief summary
A prospective, single arm pilot efficacy study designed to evaluate the physiological and symptomatic effects of normobaric Nasal High Flow (NHF) oxygen therapy in patients with lower limb ischaemia experiencing rest pain and/or wound related pain.
Interventions
Normobaric nasal high flow oxygen for lower limb ischaemia
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Diagnosed with rest pain and or wound pain due to lower leg ischaemia, with or without an ulcer. * Aged 16 years and over. * Able to provide informed consent. * Able to attend 5 consecutive days for the study.
Exclusion criteria
* Documented CO2 retention. * Use of Bleomycin within the last 6-months. * Pneumothorax. * Craniofacial trauma or surgery. * Nasal obstruction. * Nasal trauma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Effect on rest and/or wound pain score | End of treatment on day 5 | Does elevated FiO2 affect rest or wound pain score assessed with 11 point verbal numerical rating scale (vNRS-11). Score range between 0 (no pain) and 10 (maximum pain). |