| Oxygen concentrators: a practical guide for clinicians and technicians in developing countries. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20522295 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Hypoxaemia is a common problem causing child deaths in developing countries, but the cost-effective ways to address hypoxaemia are ignored by current global strategies. Improving oxygen supplies and the detection of hypoxaemia has been shown to reduce death rates from childhood pneumonia by up to 35%, and to be cheaper per life saved than other effective initiatives such as conjugate pneumococcal vaccines. Oxygen concentrators provide the cheapest and most consistent source of oxygen in health facilities where power supplies are reliable. To implement and sustain oxygen concentrators requires strengthening of health systems, with clinicians, teachers, administrators and technicians working together. Programmes built around the use of pulse oximetry and oxygen concentrators are an entry point for improving quality of care, and are a unique example of successful integration of appropriate technology into clinical care. This paper is a practical and up-to-date guide for all involved in purchasing, using and maintaining oxygen concentrators in developing countries. |
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Authors:
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T Duke; D Peel; S Graham; S Howie; P M Enarson; R Jacobson |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Annals of tropical paediatrics Volume: 30 ISSN: 1465-3281 ISO Abbreviation: Ann Trop Paediatr Publication Date: 2010 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-06-04 Completed Date: 2010-09-14 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8210625 Medline TA: Ann Trop Paediatr Country: England |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 87-101 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Centre for International Child Health, University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, MCRI, Royal Children's Hospital, Parkville, Victoria, Australia. trevor.duke@rch.org.au |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anoxia
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diagnosis,
drug therapy* Child Child, Preschool Developing Countries Equipment and Supplies* Humans Infant Infant, Newborn Oxygen / therapeutic use* |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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7782-44-7/Oxygen |
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