Resources

Primary national standard for safe oxygen prescribing, target ranges and monitoring.

Hypercapnic respiratory failure and target SpO2 88–92%.

Observation chart standard including oxygen scale.

Primary UK standard for recognition and response to acute deterioration in adults.

Framework for recognising, escalating and reviewing deteriorating adult inpatients.

Patient, family and staff right to a rapid critical care review when concerned about deterioration.

Companion guidance where NEWS2 escalation triggers concern for sepsis.

Standard methodology for clinical audit projects.

Foundational QI method used across Lazomis tools.