| Audit of oxygen therapy. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 9287261 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We audited the use of oxygen in our hospital. Over three days we found 119 patients using oxygen, 21 wearing their mask incorrectly or not at all. The commonest indication was chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Forty patients had no record of arterial gas analysis. Of those who had, 29 did not require oxygen and the average time from last arterial gas analysis was 5.7 days and only eight patients were being monitored with an oximeter. Taking into account the risk of exacerbating carbon dioxide retention and the problems that arise when discharging a patient who has been receiving oxygen therapy for the duration of their admission, we fee oxygen therapy should only be administered with the knowledge of the arterial gases and with frequent reassessment during therapy. |
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Authors:
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J H Gravil; V J O'Neill; R D Stevenson |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: International journal of clinical practice Volume: 51 ISSN: 1368-5031 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Clin. Pract. Publication Date: 1997 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1997-09-16 Completed Date: 1997-09-16 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9712381 Medline TA: Int J Clin Pract Country: ENGLAND |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 217-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Adult Medicine, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, UK. |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Carbon Dioxide / blood Female Humans Lung Diseases, Obstructive / therapy Male Medical Audit* Middle Aged Oxygen / blood Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / standards* Pneumonia / therapy Postoperative Care Practice Guidelines as Topic |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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124-38-9/Carbon Dioxide; 7782-44-7/Oxygen |
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