Handout

Dangers of Hypoxemia (Low Oxygen)

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Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

References:

Beasley, R., Chien, J., Douglas, J., Eastlake, L., Farah, C., King, G., Moore, R., Pilcher, J., Richards, M., Smith, S., & Walters, H. (2016). Target oxygen saturation range: 92-96% versus 94-98%. Respirology, 22(1), 200-202.
Cameron, L., Pilcher, J., Weatherall, M., Beasley, R., & Perrin, K. (2012). The risk of serious adverse outcomes associated with hypoxaemia and hyperoxaemia in acute exacerbations of COPD. Postgraduate Medical Journal, 88(1046), 684-689.
Liu, K., Scott, J. B., Jing, G., & Li, J. (2021). Management of postoperative hypoxemia. Respiratory Care, 66(7), 1136-1149.

This handout outlines why it is important to monitor your oxygen levels, and why using oxygen is important when it is prescribed by your physician.

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