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and Lead(s)Change inpractice andlessons to besharedResults will be fed back to Ward Managers/Sisters and Matrons.9. Updating and ReviewThis policy will be reviewed and updated every three years10. Equality and DiversityThis document complies with the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust serviceEquality and Diversity statement".10.1 Equality Impact AssessmentThe Initial Equality Impact Assessment Screening Form is at Appendix 2.Policy for the prescription, administrationand monitoring of emergency oxygen in adultsPage 10 of 34
Appendix 1. Governance InformationDocument TitlePolicy for the prescription, administration andmonitoring of oxygen in adultsDate Issued/Approved: 14 th December 2012 2012Date Valid From: 14 th December 2012 2012Date Valid To: 1 st December 2015Directorate / Department responsible(author/owner):Pharmacy DepartmentContact details: 01872 252593Brief summary of contentsPolicy for the prescription, administration andmonitoring of emergency oxygen in adultsSuggested Keywords:Target AudienceExecutive Director responsible forPolicy:Oxygen, reservoir mask, hypercapnic,respiratory, oxygen therapy, oximetry.saturationRCHT PCT CFTMedical DirectorDate revised: November 2012This document replaces (exact title ofprevious version):Approval route (names ofcommittees)/consultation:Emergency Oxygen PolicyMedical Gases GroupMedication Practice CommitteeDivisional Manager confirmingapproval processesName and Post Title of additionalsignatoriesSignature of Executive Director givingapprovalPublication Location (refer to Policyon Policies – Approvals andRatification):Document Library Folder/Sub FolderLinks to key external standardsDivisional Manager for Diagnostics andTherapeuticsNot required{Original Copy Signed}Internet & Intranet Intranet OnlyClinical/ PharmacyCQC Outcome 9 Medicines ManagementNHSLAPolicy for the prescription, administrationand monitoring of emergency oxygen in adultsPage 11 of 34
Page 2 and 3: Table of Contents1. Introduction ..
Page 5 and 6: provided for those administering ox
Page 7 and 8: 6.11 Transfer and transportation of
Page 9: well perfusedSaturation within targ
Page 13 and 14: Appendix 2.Initial Equality Impact
Page 15 and 16: APPENDIX a. Indications for oxygen
Page 17 and 18: Deterioration of lung fibrosisor ot
Page 19 and 20: CF (cystic fibrosis); COPD (chronic
Page 21 and 22: Poisoning with paraquat orbleomycin
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Page 25 and 26: Venturi MasksDESCRIPTIONA mask inco
Page 27 and 28: Reservoir (non-rebreathe) maskDESCR
Page 29 and 30: Oxygen flow meterDESCRIPTIONDevice
Page 31 and 32: Appendix f Personnel who mayadminis
Page 33 and 34: Appendix (h)HEALTH AND SAFETYAction

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