Ward-based oxygen therapy audit: Prescribe, target, deliver

Hutchinson, Katie; Craik, Sam; Ahmad, Naveed

doi:10.1183/13993003.congress-2016.pa3696

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“…Kamran and colleagues found a compliance rate of 55% in this aspect of oxygen therapy at the Royal Perth Hospital. This rate was up to 95% in an academic hospital in Telford, England [16].…”

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Acute Oxygen Therapy: An Audit of Prescribing and Delivery Practices in the Medical Wards at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, Gauteng

Akazie¹,

Mpe²

2022

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Background: Oxygen is a commonly used drug in modern medical care. It has biochemical actions, safe dosage ranges, adverse physiologic effects and can be toxic at high doses and prolonged use. As a drug, it needs a formal prescription prior to administration. The prescription needs to meet certain basic minimums for appropriateness and safety. Objectives: The aim of the study was to assess the standards of prescriptions for oxygen therapy amongst admitted medical patients at the Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital. Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional study of 159 acutely ill medical admissions who received supplemental oxygen. The medication charts of patients on oxygen were audited; with regards to the availability and/or adequacy of the prescription for oxygen. Results: Of the one hundred and fifty nine patients on oxygen only 43 (27%) had an actual prescription for oxygen written. The target oxygen saturation was specified in 19 (44%) cases. The device for oxygen delivery was specified in 21 (49%) patients and just over half of the patients (56%) had flow rates indicated on their charts. Conclusion: The practice of oxygen administration in our medical wards was sub-optimal. The audit highlights the need for education and training in acute oxygen therapy.

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“…Only a recent study by Hutchinson and colleagues seems to have been the exception. Oxygen was prescribed in 63% of those on oxygen [16].…”

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Acute Oxygen Therapy: An Audit of Prescribing and Delivery Practices in the Medical Wards at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, Gauteng

Akazie¹,

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2022

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“…This apparent abundance would suggest that health-care professionals would be knowledgeable and familiar with its uses, limitations and possible adverse effects. However, clinical audits have revealed poor prescribing practices among healthcare workers [1,2,3].…”

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A Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study of Prescribing Oxygen Amongst Interns in a Tertiary Care Hospital

Siwach

Yadav²,

Kumar

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Background: Oxygen is one of the most frequently prescribed health-care interventions and resuscitative methods to patients visiting the emergency or while admitted to the hospital. The ongoing COVID pandemic has emphasized the importance of efficient and optimal oxygen utilization. The interns in a teaching hospital are often the first point of contact for patients. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was done amongst 100 interns posted in areas where oxygen is routinely prescribed. For this study, a questionnaire was devised by the investigators to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of prescribing oxygen therapy. The questionnaire also included the validated acute oxygen therapy questionnaire (AOTQ). Results: Knowledge of participants ascertained using the validated AOTQ questionnaire revealed a score of 16.59 ± 1.94 out of a maximum of 23 points suggesting that majority of participants possessed mediocre knowledge. The author’s questionnaire showed significant gaps in knowledge and attitude; participants were relatively ill-informed about the interfaces used, the indications, and monitoring required while administering oxygen. Conclusion: There is an admissible gap in knowledge, attitude and practices pertaining to oxygen therapy as compared to the ideal. The development of standard training guidelines and suitable methodologies is absolutely crucial so that optimal therapy can be provided by fresh medical graduates without compromising patient care.

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Ward-based oxygen therapy audit: Prescribe, target, deliver

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Acute Oxygen Therapy: An Audit of Prescribing and Delivery Practices in the Medical Wards at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, Gauteng

Acute Oxygen Therapy: An Audit of Prescribing and Delivery Practices in the Medical Wards at Dr. George Mukhari Academic Hospital, Pretoria, Gauteng

A Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study of Prescribing Oxygen Amongst Interns in a Tertiary Care Hospital

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