Supplemental oxygen administered to keep blood oxygen levels above 92%.
Indicated for hypoxemia, where blood oxygen saturation falls below acceptable levels. The specific target saturation may vary depending on individual patient needs and clinical guidelines.
"Patient experiencing dyspnea with oxygen saturation of 88% on room air. Oxygen therapy initiated to maintain saturation greater than 92%."
Used to document the initiation of oxygen treatment and the targeted oxygen saturation level.
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