| Oxygen use for preterm infants: factors that may influence clinical decisions surrounding oxygen titration. | |
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PMID: 21285649 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Preterm infants in neonatal intensive care units frequently require oxygen therapy. Clinicians are responsible for titrating oxygen to maximize the benefits and minimize the risks of this therapy. Studies have identified various toxic effects of oxygen on the developing tissues of the preterm infant; however, optimal target SpO2 ranges have not been identified. Current trends in neonatology are focusing on defining optimal oxygen saturation ranges to improve infant outcomes and to decrease complications associated with the oxygen use. Consequently, research-based guidelines are being developed in neonatal intensive care units to guide oxygen administration. As target oxygen saturation ranges are developed, issues regarding health care professional compliance with these ranges have been identified. The specific reasons for this noncompliance have not been widely explored. However, factors such as nursing shortages, staffing issues, and a de-emphasis on staff education surrounding oxygen use have been offered as possible reasons. Understanding factors shaping clinical decision-making about oxygen titration is critical when designing policies and educational programs to change oxygen titration practice and ultimately improve patient outcomes. In this article, the literature outlining the importance of oxygen titration for preterm infants is reviewed. Discussion then focuses on factors that influence clinical decision-making and how these factors may influence decisions surrounding the use of oxygen for preterm infants. |
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Authors:
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Krystal Johnson; Shannon D Scott; Kimberly D Fraser |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Advances in neonatal care : official journal of the National Association of Neonatal Nurses Volume: 11 ISSN: 1536-0911 ISO Abbreviation: Adv Neonatal Care Publication Date: 2011 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2011-02-02 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101125644 Medline TA: Adv Neonatal Care Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 8-14 Citation Subset: IM |
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Northern Alberta Neonatal Intensive Care Program (Ms Johnson) and Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta (Drs Scott and Fraser), Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. |
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