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Area of Science:

  • Medical Sciences
  • Healthcare Management
  • Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Oxygen is a critical medication with increased demand during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  • Healthcare workers often lack knowledge on optimal oxygen delivery device utilization and target saturation.
  • Hospital infrastructure faced significant strain due to high oxygen demand.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize oxygen usage in hospital wards through a quality improvement project.
  • To address knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals regarding oxygen prescription and utilization.
  • To reduce the burden on central oxygen supply systems.

Main Methods:

  • A multidisciplinary core team was formed to analyze and strategize.
  • Fish bone analysis identified system deficiencies.
  • Key interventions included staff education, Standard Operating Procedures, lower target oxygen saturation, and use of oxygen concentrators.

Main Results:

  • A substantial 180,000 liters of oxygen was saved within a 5-day project period.
  • The utilization of oxygen concentrators increased from 0% to 9.5%.
  • Reduced reliance on central oxygen supply was achieved, alleviating infrastructure load.

Conclusions:

  • Effective training and sensitization of healthcare workers are crucial for oxygen conservation.
  • Optimized oxygen usage directly contributes to saving lives.
  • Quality improvement initiatives can yield significant resource savings in healthcare settings.