THE CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF OXYGEN THERAPY IN THE COMPLEX TREATMENT OF DISEASES OF VARIOUS NOSOLOGIES IN SURGICAL AND THERAPEUTIC PRACTICE, IN PARTICULAR COVID-19

Background. The relevance of the review is associated with the role of oxygen therapy as one of the most popular methods of treating patients with a number of pathologies of the respiratory system. Objective. To conduct a literature review on the clinical significance of medical oxygen, as well as the role of oxygen therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and methods. 45 literature sources were analyzed. Results. Data were obtained on the significance of oxygen therapy in the treatment of diseases of various nosologies, both in surgical and therapeutic practice, and especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions. On the basis of clinical observations, significant influence of oxygen therapy as a component of the complex therapy in patients with various pathologies of the respiratory system and respiratory failure was established.