Acute oxygen therapy.

Fazal Akbar; Ian Aleen Campbell

Author(s)

Fazal Akbar Department of Respiratory Medicine, Royal United Hospital, Bath UK

Ian Aleen Campbell Department of Respiratory Medicine, Liandugh Hospital, Penarth, Cardiff, UK

Abstract

Oxygen therapy is a central part of our clinical practice and is widely used in many pulmonary and non-pulmonary conditions world wide but it is sometimes used unnecessarily and can be harmful. Optimum use is not only important for patient care but is also sound fiscally because of the expense of oxygen and the cost of devices utilized. This article is aimed both at reviewing available research and guidelines for the use of oxygen and providing knowledge of different administering and monitoring devices and equipment. Various hospital based audits have shown oxygen as being poorly prescribed and inappropriately administered and it is important for everyone involved in patient. Care to understand the basics of oxygen therapy before optimum practice can be implemented and followed.

Publication Details

Page(s) 309-313

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 14, Issue: 5, Year: 2004

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