Table 3 Incidence of OIRD and timing of SO initiation in patients intermittently receiving SO
Supplemental Oxygen Therapy | Percentage of Patients with ≥ 1 Respiratory Depression Episode |
|---|---|
Patient started on supplemental oxygen | 63.0% (34/54) |
OIRD occurred before room air | 76.5% (26/34) |
OIRD occurred after room air | 23.5% (8/34) |
Patient started on room air | 55.9% (19/34) |
OIRD occurred before supplemental oxygen | 47.4% (9/19) |
OIRD occurred after supplemental oxygen | 52.6% (10/19) |