Organisational issues; training and equipment
| Ambulance crews n=68 | Nurses n=22 | Doctors n=22 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Have you had any specific training in oxygen use? (Number saying ‘Yes’) | 34/47 | 15/15 | 9/15 |
| Do you think you have had adequate training in oxygen use? | 26/43 | 9/15 | 11/17 |
| When treating patients with acute exacerbations of COPD, do you have access to the following equipment (usually or always) Answers given as per cent of those who replied | |||
| Simple face mask | 92 | 100 | 93 |
| Reservoir mask | 98 | 100 | 88 |
| Nasal cannulae | 63 | 42 | 75 |
| 24% Venturi mask | 45 | 28 | 60 |
| 28% Venturi mask | 59 | 53 | 49 |
| Oxygen driven nebuliser | 94 | 100 | 88 |
| Air-driven nebuliser | 33 | 0 | 37 |
| Finger oximeter | 100 | 93 | 100 |
COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.