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). |
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Face mask placed over the nose and mouth. This is less common. |
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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. |
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Oxygen conserver. |
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Home fill cylinders. |
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Portable oxygen cylinder. |
