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Objectives:
At the end of the session, the participant will develop an understanding of:
- The role of oxygen in managing lung disease and indications for oxygen prescription.
- The benefits of using oxygen and incorporating oxygen therapy into daily life.
- Different oxygen delivery systems, travel and safety guidelines and funding.
Facilitator:
This session may be facilitated by a respiratory nurse, doctor or physiotherapist.
| Topic | Content | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Introduction. – What is oxygen? | Proportion of Oxygen in air and its role as an Energy source. Blood transport of oxygen Normal levels in blood – SpO2 (oxygen saturation by pulse oximeter). |
Better living with COPD (Chapter 14) LFA resources: Home Oxygen booklet Home oxygen therapy factsheet |
| Indications for oxygen prescription. | Scientific basis of oxygen use in lung disease (including prescription). Benefits of oxygen therapy in lung disease. Incorporating oxygen therapy into daily life Regular review of oxygen prescription |
LFA resource: Home Oxygen booklet |
| Oxygen delivery systems. | Concentrators (portable and home) Large cylinders (large and portable). Conservation devices. |
Pictures / devices for demonstration. Nasal prongs, masks. LFA Resource: Home Oxygen booklet Choosing a portable oxygen cylinder |
| Travel with oxygen. | Traveling with concentrator/cylinder. How to secure oxygen during car travel. Flight testing and Airline travel with oxygen |
LFA Resource: Home Oxygen booklet C.O.P.E Module 5 |
| Safety guidelines. | Care of equipment, cleaning and maintenance. Safety considerations: Concentrator placement, avoidance of naked flames and Smoking. What to do in an emergency (power blackout) |
LFA resource: Home Oxygen booklet LFA: your power blackout action plan (fact sheet) |
| Funding for oxygen | Energy company rebate. Government funding. Purchasing oxygen therapy | LFA resource: Home Oxygen booklet |
| Summary and discussion. |
