Abstract
Continuous oxygen therapy (COT) has become widely accepted in the last 20 years in patients with continuous hypoxemia. This review focuses on guidelines for COT, adherence to these guidelines, and the effect of COT on survival, hospitalization, and quality of life. Guidelines for COT are mainly based on three randomized studies where documentation of hypoxemia (P(a)O2
| Originalsprog | Engelsk |
|---|---|
| Tidsskrift | Treatments in Respiratory Medicine |
| Vol/bind | 4 |
| Udgave nummer | 6 |
| Sider (fra-til) | 397-408 |
| Antal sider | 12 |
| ISSN | 1176-3450 |
| Status | Udgivet - 2005 |