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This document provides guidelines for oxygen use from the British Thoracic Society. It summarizes that the guideline recommends prescribing oxygen based on target oxygen saturation levels. The target is 94-98% for most patients, but 88-92% for patients at risk of carbon dioxide retention. It also notes that above a certain level, supplemental oxygen provides little benefit and poses health risks such as absorption atelectasis and coronary vasoconstriction.

Author

Nguyen Thinh

Language

EN