Guideline
WHO-UNICEF technical specifications and guidance for oxygen therapy devices
- Medical
- Non-invasive ventilation and high flow
- Nursing
- Physiotherapy
- Respiratory
This guideline is from 2019, more than five years ago. Check whether a newer version exists and which version your unit follows.
Summary
WHO-UNICEF technical specifications and guidance covering oxygen therapy devices, including oxygen sources such as concentrators and cylinders, delivery accessories and related monitoring equipment such as pulse oximeters. It is aimed at procurement teams, health planners and clinicians, particularly in low- and middle-income settings where reliable oxygen supply is limited. Themes include device selection, safety, maintenance and appropriate use across levels of care, including paediatric and newborn patients. Useful background for PICU staff concerned with oxygen infrastructure rather than bedside clinical decision-making.
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