Dlouhodobá domácí oxygenoterapie u dětí (II) Typy domácí oxygenoterapie a přístroje pro dlouhodobou domácí oxygenoterapii, indikační kritéria, postup při preskripci a monitorování dětských p...

Long term home oxygen therapy for children is defined as oxygenotherapy outside hospital environment dedicated for patients with lung diseases, diseases of pulmonary vascular system and diseases of the thoracic wall (ventilation) suffering from chronic respiratory insufficiency of type 1. This review represents the second one of two articles on long-term home oxygen therapy (LTOT) in the Czech Republic, with a focus on the indication criteria for home oxygen therapy in children with chronic respiratory conditions. The review outlines the criteria based on the practice guidelines of the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and the British Thoracic Society (BTS), as well as specific indication criteria in the Czech Republic recommended by health insurance companies. Additionally, the review addresses practical aspects of LTOT, including the types of home oxygen devices, at-home patient follow-up, and indications for weaning off LTOT. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]