Hypoxaemia prevalence and management among children and adults presenting to primary care facilities in Uganda: A prospective cohort study.

Hypoxaemia prevalence and management among children and adults presenting to primary care facilities in Uganda: A prospective cohort study.

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Hypoxaemia (low blood oxygen) is common among hospitalised patients, increasing the odds of death five-fold and requiring prompt detection and treatment. However, we know little about hypoxaemia prevalence in primary care and the role for pulse oximetry and oxygen therapy. This study assessed the pr...

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Main Authors: Hamish R Graham, Yewande Kamuntu, Jasmine Miller, Anna Barrett, Blasio Kunihira, Santa Engol, Lorraine Kabunga, Felix Lam, Charles Olaro, Harriet Ajilong, Freddy Eric Kitutu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2022-01-01
Series:PLOS Global Public Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pgph.0000352

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