Lin Chia-Huei, Liang Shu-Yuan
Department of Nursing, Tri-Service General Hospital.
Hu Li Za Zhi. 2005 Apr;52(2):67-71.
Oxygen therapy is administered to patients who require enhanced oxygenation of their arterial blood, patients with, for example, respiratory conditions which have resulted in impaired gaseous exchanges in the lungs, or many conditions that impair oxygen delivery to the tissues, such as myocardial infarction. Generally speaking, oxygen is an effective drug which is used very commonly in clinics. From internal medical problems, to emergency situations, even surgical problems, all of us care for patients receiving oxygen therapy sometimes. Regardless of the nurse's knowledge and skills in relation to oxygen therapy, the key nursing role is to support and reassure the patient and gain his or her confidence in order to maintain compliance with the treatment. This article discusses the pathophysiological changes associated with hypoxia, oxygen delivery devices, and guidelines for caring for patients requiring supplemental oxygen. We expect this article to contribute to improvements in the quality of clinical oxygen therapy.
对于需要提高动脉血氧合的患者，如患有导致肺部气体交换受损的呼吸系统疾病的患者，或许多影响氧气输送到组织的疾病（如心肌梗死）的患者，会给予氧疗。一般来说，氧气是一种在临床上非常常用的有效药物。从内科问题到紧急情况，甚至外科问题，我们所有人有时都会护理接受氧疗的患者。无论护士在氧疗方面的知识和技能如何，关键的护理角色是支持患者并使其安心，赢得他或她的信任，以维持对治疗的依从性。本文讨论了与缺氧相关的病理生理变化、氧气输送设备以及护理需要补充氧气患者的指南。我们期望本文有助于提高临床氧疗的质量。
