Respiratory Therapy - Hypoxic Drive Theory or Something Else?

This video breaks down the importance of diligently managing oxygen administration to your chronically hypercapnic patients.

References:
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Robinson T, Freiberg D, Regnis J, et al. The role of hypoventilation and ventilation-perfusion redistribution in oxygen-induced hypercapnia during acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10806.... Accessed February 15, 2022.

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Piraino T, Madden M, Roberts KJ, Lamberti J, Ginier E, Strickland SL. AARC clinical practice guideline: Management of adult patients with oxygen in the acute care setting. Respiratory Care. 2021;67(1):115-128. doi:10.4187/respcare.09294

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