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Editor—We thank Lyons 1 Lyons C. Comparison of apnoeic oxygen techniques in term pregnant subjects: a computational modelling study. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2022; 129: 581–7. Br J Anaesth. 2023; 130: e24-e25 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (0) Google Scholar for his recent comments on our work. 2 Ellis R. Laviola M. Stolady D. Valentine R.L. Pillai A. Hardman J.G. Comparison of apnoeic oxygen techniques in term pregnant subjects: a computational modelling study. Br J Anaesth. 2022; 129: 581-587 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (3) Google Scholar First, we should state that our research group has no bias against high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO); indeed, our group has previously published research highlighting its potential benefits. 3 Stolady D. Laviola M. Pillai A. Hardman J.G. Effect of variable pre-oxygenation endpoints on safe apnoea time using high flow nasal oxygen for women in labour: a modelling investigation. Br J Anaesth. 2021; 126: 889-895 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (8) Google Scholar ,4 Pillai A. Chikhani M. Hardman J.G. Apnoeic oxygenation in pregnancy: a modelling investigation. Anaesthesia. 2016; 71: 1077-1080 Crossref PubMed Scopus (23) Google Scholar Comparison of apnoeic oxygen techniques in term pregnant subjects: a computational modelling study. Comment on Br J Anaesth 2022; 129: 581–7British Journal of AnaesthesiaVol. 130Issue 1PreviewEditor—Ellis and colleagues1 published a computer modelling exercise in this journal on apnoeic oxygenation at induction of anaesthesia for parturients. They concluded that there is likely to be clinical benefit to using low-flow nasal oxygen (LFNO) over high-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) in this population. I have a number of concerns regarding the methodology used, and I disagree with the conclusion reached. Full-Text PDF
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