Hamad General Hospital Opens Specialised Oxygen Assessment Clinic

Hamad General Hospital, part of Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), has opened a specialised Oxygen Assessment Clinic to evaluate patients who may require oxygen therapy due to persistently low blood oxygen levels.

The clinic, operated by the hospital's Pulmonary Medicine Section, provides individual medical assessments to determine whether oxygen treatment is necessary and identify the most appropriate approach based on each patient's condition and test results.

The new service is intended for patients with chronic respiratory conditions, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), interstitial lung diseases and pulmonary fibrosis, as well as other medical conditions that require specialised oxygen assessment.

It also supports patients who have been discharged from hospital while receiving oxygen therapy at home. These patients can undergo further assessments to establish whether they still need oxygen treatment as their condition changes or improves.

Dr Mona Al Langawi, Head of Pulmonary Medicine at Hamad Medical Corporation, emphasised that oxygen requirements can change as patients recover or their medical conditions develop.

She explained that experiencing breathlessness or having a respiratory illness does not automatically mean that a patient needs oxygen therapy. Accurate medical assessment and regular follow-up are essential to ensuring that treatment remains appropriate.

Dr Ibrahim Abdul Rasheed, Consultant Pulmonologist at Hamad General Hospital and Lead of the Oxygen Assessment Clinic, outlined the comprehensive assessment process used to determine patients' oxygen requirements.

The evaluation begins with a review of medical history, symptoms and current medications. It can include measuring blood oxygen saturation while resting, arterial blood gas testing and a six-minute walk test to assess oxygen levels during physical activity.

Further assessments may involve determining the appropriate oxygen delivery device and flow rate, as well as monitoring oxygen levels during sleep when medically necessary.

Based on these results, healthcare professionals can determine suitable oxygen therapy settings for use at home or during movement. Patients and caregivers also receive guidance on the safe use of equipment and any necessary adjustments to treatment.

The clinic accepts patients referred by Internal Medicine Departments and specialist services across Hamad Medical Corporation.

Its establishment forms part of HMC's efforts to develop specialised respiratory services and provide a structured approach to evaluating and monitoring patients who may need oxygen therapy.

The new service aims to support safe and effective treatment, improve the quality of patient care and ensure the appropriate use of medical resources.

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