Faculty - Dr Sumanta Ghosh PT

Course Content 

Session 1: Introduction to LTOT (30 minutes)

 

Overview of Long Term Oxygen Therapy

Conditions necessitating LTOT

Benefits and goals of LTOT

Session 2: Patient Assessment and Selection (30 minutes)

 

Identifying suitable candidates for LTOT

Assessing oxygen requirements

Case studies and practical considerations

Session 3: Oxygen Delivery Devices (20 minutes)

1. Hands on Demo on Stationary Oxygen concentrator ( Philips Everflo) 

2. Hands on Demo on pulsed mode Portable Oxygen concentrator ( Philips Simply go mini) for patient exercises with oxygen 

Types of oxygen delivery devices

 

Selection criteria for different devices

 

Session 4: Monitoring and Adjusting LTOT (20 minutes)

 

Importance of continuous monitoring

Recognizing signs of oxygen therapy effectiveness or complications

Adjusting therapy based on patient needs

Session 5: Patient Education and Lifestyle Management (20 minutes)

 

Educating patients on LTOT

Integrating LTOT into daily life

Addressing common concerns and challenges

Session 6: Q&A and Interactive Discussion (20 minutes)

 

Open floor for participant questions

Case discussions and problem-solving

Sharing best practices and experiences

This 1.5-hour course aims to provide a comprehensive overview of Long Term Oxygen Therapy, covering assessment, device selection, monitoring, patient education, and practical considerations