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Screening and diagnosis
Indications for assessment
Diagnostic investigations
Blood gas analysis
Pulse oximetry
Medical management
General principles
Assessment of stability
Smoking cessation
Oxygen delivery device
Oxygen humidification
Oxygen carrying equipment
Nocturnal oxygen therapy
Ambulatory oxygen therapy
Palliative oxygen therapy
Short-burst oxygen therapy
Specific circumstances
Patients with COPD
Patients with ILD
Patients with cystic fibrosis
Patients with pulmonary hypertension
Patients with neuromuscular or chest wall disorders
Patients with HF
Patients with obstructive sleep apnea
Patients who smoke
Patient education
General counseling
Oxygen transport
Safe oxygen use
Follow-up and surveillance
Assessment of treatment response
Follow-up clinical assessment
Follow-up home visits
Clinical findings
Studies
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Updated November 8, 2023
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The following summarized guidelines for the evaluation and management of home oxygen are prepared by our editorial team based on guidelines from the British Thoracic Society (BTS 2015).
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