Acute Oxygen Therapy: 'Swimming Between the Flags'

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Updated 16 Jul 2023
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In this lecture, respiratory nurse practitioner John Serginson discusses the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand Position Statement on Acute Oxygen Use in Adults, which introduces the concept of 'swimming between the flags'. Includes information on avoiding hypoxaemia and hyperoxaemia, prescription/assessment/titration, managing patient expectations, O2 equipment and more.

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Last updated16 Jul 2023

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