Just like other medications, if oxygen is required, it should be prescribed on the drug chart with specified target saturations and must be signed off as administered.
Audits have revealed low adherence to best practices for oxygen prescription. Key areas for improvement include:
- All oxygen must be prescribed (except in life-threatening emergencies).
- An appropriate target SpO2 range should be specified.
- Document administration of oxygen either via NerveCentre or directly via Assessments View