8 Considerations for Delivering Oxygen Therapy to COPD Patients
As COPD progresses, a combination of pathological changes occur in the lungs which necessitate oxygen therapy, which may be delivered in both the acute care and home care settings.
As COPD progresses, a combination of pathological changes occur in the lungs which necessitate oxygen therapy, which may be delivered in both the acute care and home care settings.
Respiratory failure due to hypoxemia and/or hypercapnia calls for oxygen therapy, positive pressure support, and possibly ventilatory support. Care for these patients may escalate and require higher flow, FiO2, and more complex devices and intensive monitoring.
A panel of physicians and RTs believes delivery of home oxygen services has worsened since the onset of CMS’s Competitive Bidding Program nearly a decade ago.
Based on clinical evidence, the utilization of high-flow oxygen (HFO) therapy via high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) can improve oxygenation, decrease the patient’s work of breathing, and serve as an alternative to more invasive forms of treatment.
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