Pre-Hospital Oxygen Therapy

Pre-hospital oxygen therapy.

Oxygen use in prehospital care is aimed at treating or preventing hypoxemia. However, excess oxygen delivery has important consequences in select patients, and hyperoxia can adversely impact outcome. The unique environment of prehospital care poses logistical and educational challenges. Oxygen therapy in prehospital care should be provided to patients with hypoxemia and titrated to achieve norm...

the quality of pre-hospital oxygen therapy in patients with multiple trauma: a cross-sectional study

background: trauma is a major healthcare challenge worldwide. in developing countries, most road deaths happen during the pre-hospital phase; consequently, pre-hospital trauma care has received considerable attention during the past decades. objectives: the aim of this study was to investigate the quality of pre-hospital oxygen therapy in patients with multiple trauma. patients and methods: thi...

Outcomes of acute exacerbations in COPD in relation to pre-hospital oxygen therapy

BACKGROUND Pre-hospital, high-concentration oxygen therapy during acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) has been associated with increased mortality. Recent COPD guidelines have encouraged titrated oxygen therapy with a target saturation range of 88-92%. Oxygen therapy leading to saturation above 92% is defined as 'inappropriate oxygen therapy'. OBJECTIVES To ex...

The Quality of Pre-Hospital Oxygen Therapy in Patients With Multiple Trauma: A Cross-Sectional Study

BACKGROUND Trauma is a major healthcare challenge worldwide. In developing countries, most road deaths happen during the pre-hospital phase; consequently, pre-hospital trauma care has received considerable attention during the past decades. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of pre-hospital oxygen therapy in patients with multiple trauma. PATIENTS AND METHODS Th...

Cost containment in a hospital program for home oxygen therapy.