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Oxygen Prescribing Compliance

Preview Audit · Cycle 1 · BTS Guideline for Oxygen Use in Healthcare and Emergency Settings (2017)

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Improvement aim

What we are trying to accomplish

Suggested local improvement actions

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  • 1Add a target SpO2 range field to the oxygen prescription template, defaulting to 94–98% with a single-click option for 88–92% for patients at risk of hypercapnia.
  • 2Add an oxygen prescription check to the ward pharmacist and daily nursing safety check lists.
  • 3Run a focused teaching session for junior prescribers covering BTS oxygen prescribing principles and target ranges.
  • 4Pilot a ward-level oxygen safety prompt and visual reminder of the target SpO2 range above each bed.

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