Oxygen delivery
At home
Oxygen therapy can be given to the patient in a number of ways including: | |
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Nasal prongs placed in the nose with the tubing secured over the ear (nasal cannula). | |
Face mask placed over the nose and mouth. This is less common. | |
Oxygen treatment for short periods during the day when walking about (ambulatory oxygen). |
Systems
The delivery of home oxygen can also be done in several ways:
The delivery of home oxygen can also be done in several ways: | |
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Oxygen concentrator. | |
Oxygen conserver. | |
Home fill cylinders. | |
Portable oxygen cylinder. |