Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové |
2021
Abstract
Oxygen is one of the most widely used drugs in emergency medicine. Therefore, it is necessary to know the indications and contraindications for its use, as well as the risks resulting from its incorrect administration.
In the following article, we summarize the principles of proper oxygen therapy with a focus on critically ill pateints. We particularly target the group of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, in which myths about proper oxygen therapy still prevail.