title: Home oxygen therapy for children.
abstract: The number of children who need home oxygen therapy is increasing, and there is a growing need to support both them and their parents. Families must also understand the practical and safety issues surrounding the supply of oxygen cylinders. A best practice statement was developed to ensure consistency and high standards of practice. It covers a range of areas including risk assessment, information for parents and carers, discharge planning, the provision of equipment and the use of oxygen therapy outside the home.
authors.affiliation: Dumfries and Galloway Acute and Maternity Hospitals, NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Dawn
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Moss
authors.forename: Penny
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Bond
mesh_terms: D019985:Benchmarking; D002648:Child; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006701:Home Nursing / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000451:nursing*; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D012606:Scotland