title: Oxygen therapy.
abstract: It is essential that nurses understand the potentially harmful effects of oxygen therapy. This article reviews the biochemical role of oxygen, particularly its vital physiological function, and discusses clinical situations in which oxygen is used as therapy. It also outlines how patients receiving oxygen may be effectively monitored in order to optimise treatment.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ashurst
mesh_terms: D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*