[Guideline for Long-Term Oxygen Therapy - S2k-Guideline Published by the German Respiratory Society].
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DOI: 10.1055/a-1252-1492
Abstract: Long-term oxygen therapy is of great importance both for reducing mortality and for improving performance in patients with chronic lung diseases. The prerequisites for Long-term oxygen therapy are adequate diagnostics and clearly defined indication. A… read more here.
Keywords: guideline; oxygen; long term; oxygen therapy ... See more keywords
Impact of covid-19 on long-term oxygen therapy 2020: A nationwide study in Sweden
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266367
Abstract: Introduction Covid-19 can cause chronic hypoxic respiratory failure, but the impact on the need for long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is unknown. The aim was to investigate change in incidence and characteristics of patients starting LTOT… read more here.
Keywords: long term; starting ltot; term oxygen; oxygen therapy ... See more keywords
Sedentary Time and Cognitive Impairment in Patients Using Long-Term Oxygen Therapy: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031726
Abstract: Physical inactivity is a predictor of death in patients with chronic respiratory disease. Cognitive impairment is common among patients with chronic respiratory disease. However, the association between sedentary time and cognitive impairment in patients with… read more here.
Keywords: long term; time; term oxygen; cognitive impairment ... See more keywords
Predictors of Impaired Survival in Subjects With Long-Term Oxygen Therapy
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DOI: 10.4187/respcare.06615
Abstract: BACKGROUND: The need for long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) is usually a sign of advanced disease, which could trigger advance care planning. However, LTOT is used in patients with different characteristics and multiple diagnoses beyond COPD.… read more here.
Keywords: impaired survival; long term; disease; oxygen therapy ... See more keywords