Our Services
Oxygen Therapy Management
Oxygen therapy provides supplemental oxygen to patients whose oxygen levels or breathing condition require additional respiratory support.
At New Padre Garcia Hospital, oxygen therapy may be provided during emergency assessment, hospital admission, surgical recovery, or other medically appropriate situations based on a physician’s order and the patient’s condition.
Before and during treatment, the healthcare team may assess the patient’s breathing pattern, oxygen saturation, pulse rate, symptoms, and response to oxygen.
The oxygen-delivery method, flow rate, and duration are determined by authorized healthcare professionals. Patients and companions should not adjust oxygen equipment without medical instructions.
Service Overview
Oxygen Therapy Management
This service supports patients who require medically prescribed supplemental oxygen and respiratory monitoring.
Depending on the physician’s order and the patient’s condition, care may include:
- Verification of the patient’s identity
- Review of the physician’s oxygen order
- Assessment of the patient’s breathing difficulty
- Measurement of oxygen saturation
- Review of pulse rate and respiratory rate
- Evaluation of existing respiratory conditions
- Review of current respiratory medicines
- Selection of an appropriate oxygen-delivery device
- Placement of a nasal cannula or oxygen mask when ordered
- Adjustment of oxygen flow according to medical instructions
- Monitoring during oxygen administration
- Assessment of patient comfort
- Observation for changes in breathing effort
- Reassessment of oxygen saturation
- Monitoring for dryness or skin irritation
- Coordination with doctors and nurses
- Support during emergency treatment
- Support during post-operative recovery
- Inpatient oxygen-management assistance
- Patient and companion safety education
- Documentation of oxygen treatment
- Referral for advanced respiratory support when required
The oxygen device, flow rate, and monitoring frequency depend on the patient’s diagnosis, condition, and medical treatment plan.
ADVANTAGES
Improved Oxygen Support
Supplemental oxygen may help increase oxygen delivery when a patient’s level is below the desired range.
Physician-Guided Treatment
The oxygen flow and delivery method are selected according to the patient’s clinical needs.
Continuous Monitoring
The healthcare team may reassess oxygen saturation, breathing effort, and treatment response.
Multiple Delivery Options
Available oxygen may be provided through an appropriate nasal cannula, mask, or other medically ordered device.
Emergency-Care Coordination
Oxygen therapy may support stabilization during urgent respiratory or medical conditions.
Surgical and Recovery Support
Patients may receive oxygen before, during, or after selected procedures when medically required.
Inpatient Assistance
Admitted patients may receive continued oxygen management according to their treatment plan.
Patient-Safety Guidance
Patients and companions receive reminders about oxygen-device use and fire-safety precautions.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Oxygen therapy is generally provided according to a physician’s order or an appropriate emergency-care protocol.
No. Do not increase, decrease, start, or stop oxygen without instructions from an authorized healthcare professional.
Oxygen can be used safely when provided according to medical instructions. Smoking, open flames, and flammable materials must be kept away from oxygen equipment.
Call New Padre Garcia Hospital at (043) 772-0437 and explain the physician’s order and the patient’s respiratory concern.
Appointment
NEED OXYGEN THERAPY?
Our Respiratory Care team provides medically guided oxygen support, patient monitoring, treatment coordination, and safety guidance for eligible patients.