TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
| LTOT | Long Term Oxygen Therapy |
| COPD | Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder |
| JVP | Jugular Venous Pressure |
Oxygen (Guidelines)
Warning
Oxygen therapy - when to supply
- This guideline does not include information on the use of oxygen for palliation, where oxygen should be used if patient hypoxic and administration improves this.
- Oxygen therapy (other than for palliation) should only be initiated following review by a respiratory physician
- There is no evidence of benefit from oxygen therapy in the absence of hypoxia.
- Short burst oxygen therapy offers no benefit.
Only specific consultants (e.g. respiratory, palliative care, cardiology) will be authorised to prescribe home oxygen, any new patient believed to require home oxygen must be referred to the appropriate consultant for their assessment and the production of a Scottish Home Oxygen Order Form (SHOOF) for transmission to the provider Dolby Vivisol.
Domiciliary Oxygen Therapy National Guidelines