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.
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High-flow Oxygen Therapy and BiPAP: Two Complementary Strategies to Fight Respiratory Failure
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.
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ATS Reports Urgent Problems with Supplemental Oxygen Services
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.
High-flow Oxygen: Does It Make a Difference?
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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