About This Course
Providing oxygen in the home to patients with chronic lung disease can be challenging for the respiratory therapist. This presentation will differentiate between acute care oxygen therapy and oxygen therapy in the home and the challenges in the delivery of long term oxygen therapy.
Presenter
Kimberly Wiles, BS, RRT, CPFT
To understand how oxygen therapy differs in the home vs the acute setting.
Identify challenges in the delivery of long term oxygen therapy from the technical aspect as well as the reimbursement.
Discuss the importance of accurate oxygen titration during activities of daily living and why it is essential to match devices to individual lifestyles.
Identify resources that are available to help patients understand oxygen therapy in the home.
Approved CRCE Hours
1.00
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