CHEST 2023 On Demand Pass-Maximizing Oxygen Efficacy in the Ambulatory Setting

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Video Summary

In this video, the speaker discusses home oxygen therapy and the guidelines and considerations for prescribing it. They emphasize the importance of following the established guidelines for qualifying patients for home oxygen therapy, as many prescriptions do not meet the criteria. They also mention the need for a standardized template for documenting the necessary information for prescribing home oxygen. The speaker also highlights the role of VA programs in providing home oxygen therapy and the specific policies and practices they have in place. They mention the challenges of prescribing home oxygen for smokers and the potential risks and ethical considerations involved. The speaker concludes by emphasizing the importance of engaging in harm reduction and informed decision-making when prescribing home oxygen therapy.

Meta Tag

Category Pulmonary Physiology

Session ID 1026

Speaker Richard Branson

Speaker Michael Nelson

Speaker Kathleen Sarmiento

Track Pulmonary Physiology

Track Pulmonary Vascular Disease

Track Transplantation

Track Sleep Disorders

Track Diffuse Lung Disease

Keywords

home oxygen therapy

guidelines

prescribing

qualifying patients

standardized template

VA programs

challenges

smokers

risks

ethical considerations