Why the study?
Does pulse oximeter-guided oxygen administration safely reduce unnecessary oxygen use and costs compared to routine supplemental oxygen in PACU patients?
Population
Patients admitted to the postanesthesia care unit, excluding those having thoracic and upper abdominal surgery
Comparison
Pulse oximeter-guided oxygen administration vs Routine supplemental oxygen administration
Design
Editorial
Follow-up
9 months (observation period for policy change)
Authors
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Using pulse oximetry to guide supplemental oxygen administration in the PACU appears safe and reduces hospital waste and costs compared to routine administration.
Does pulse oximeter-guided oxygen administration safely reduce unnecessary oxygen use and costs compared to routine supplemental oxygen in PACU patients?
Using pulse oximetry to guide supplemental oxygen administration in the PACU appears safe and reduces hospital waste and costs compared to routine administration.
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