Neonatology
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Prescription of Home Oxygen Therapy to Infants in GermanyPeter C. · Poets C.F.Department of Neonatology and Paediatric Pulmonology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Article / Publication Details
Published online: August 15, 2001
Issue release date: August 2001
Number of Print Pages: 4
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 2
ISSN: 1661-7800 (Print)
eISSN: 1661-7819 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/NEO
Abstract
There is no consensus on home oxygen therapy in infancy. We hypothesised that this might lead to considerable variability in the practice of prescribing home oxygen to infants. To assess this variability, a structured questionnaire was sent to all departments of Paediatrics in Germany (n = 380). Response rate was 92% (n = 349). Indications were mostly (86%) based on long-term recordings of pulse oximeter saturation (SPO2). There was, however, a wide range (85–94%, mean 90%) of SPO2-values below which oxygen therapy was considered indicated. Hospitals more experienced with this therapy tended to prescribe oxygen at SPO2 values closer to the physiological range. Similarly, SPO2 values aimed for during therapy ranged from 86 to 100%, with hospitals prescribing home oxygen more frequently aiming for higher values. These differences would argue for concentrating home oxygen therapy to centers with the largest experience.
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Article / Publication Details
Published online: August 15, 2001
Issue release date: August 2001
Number of Print Pages: 4
Number of Figures: 0
Number of Tables: 2
ISSN: 1661-7800 (Print)
eISSN: 1661-7819 (Online)
For additional information: https://www.karger.com/NEO
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