Use of oxygen therapy in acute patients: a systematic review
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https://doi.org/10.33233/fb.v20i6.2790Keywords:
oxygen inhalation therapy, hospital care, lung, acute respiratory failureAbstract
Oxygen therapy is an effective therapy in acute respiratory failure. However, despite being essential to life, oxygen, like any drug, when administered improperly, can be toxic and have serious consequences. This study is a review on the use of oxygen therapy in acute patients. Cross-sectional and documentary study conducted through a systematic review of the available literature on the Virtual Health Library (Bireme). Inclusion criteria were studies that addressed on oxygen therapy and its use in hospital in acute patients, articles published in Portuguese, English or Spanish, available online full-text and dated between 2004 and 2014. The criteria for exclusion were repeated articles or incomplete. Through this review the evidence showed that oxygen therapy was beneficial in reducing respiratory dysfunction and the risk of sudden death in epilepsy and in patients with a clinical diagnosis of acute stroke, favoring an improvement in neurological recovery. But we need more studies on this therapy in acute patients. Some benefits of this therapy are observed, however, we highlighted the importance of knowledge by professionals in order to reduce the indiscriminate use and prevent the deleterious effects of oxygen.
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