Impacto da utilização de um fluxômetro de oxigênio digital no consumo hospitalar de oxigênio medicinal em uma rede hospitais de cuidados pós agudos: Saúde Baseada em Valor e Retorno de Investimento - Projeto Piloto

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.8208132507086

• Palavras-chave: Oxigenoterapia; Fluxômetros, Consumo de Oxigênio

• Keywords: Oxygen Therapy; Flowmeters; Oxygen Consumption

• Abstract: Introduction: Oxygen therapy consists of administering oxygen in concentrations greater than 21% to ensure adequate arterial oxygen levels and prevent tissue hypoxia. In patients with acute illnesses, excessive oxygenation levels should be avoided, and administration within a specific target saturation range is recommended. Objective: To determine the impact of using a digital O₂ flowmeter on medical oxygen consumption and hospital revenue, analyzing economic feasibility scenarios. Methods: A prospective study was conducted between October and December 2024 in two post-acute care hospital units in São Paulo. November was the month in which the digital flowmeter was used, with October and December serving as comparative measures. Hospital O₂ consumption, revenue, return on investment (ROI), and sensitivity analysis for different reduction scenarios were analyzed. Results: 12 patients were analyzed. The project had an initial cost of R$1,790. There was a 230 m³ reduction in O₂ consumption (17.3%) and a R$3,071.40 (17.2%) reduction in revenue. The ROI was 71% with an 18-day payback period. Sensitivity analysis demonstrated that minimum reductions of 10.1% already guarantee a positive ROI. Conclusion: A significant reduction in O₂ consumption and associated costs was demonstrated, with a robust positive ROI and a low break-even point for economic viability.