Oxygen therapy – is the administration of oxygen as a therapeutic modality. It is prescribed by the physician, who specifies the concentration, method of delivery, and liter flow per minute.
Additional Benefits of Oxygen Therapy:
* Increased clarity
* Relieves nausea
* Can prevent heart failure in people with severe lung disease
* Allows the bodies organs to carry out normal functions
Long-Term Benefits of Oxygen Therapy:
* Prolongs life by reducing heart strain
* Decreases shortness of breath
* Makes exercise more tolerable
* Results in fewer days of hospitalization
Oxygen Delivery Systems
nasal cannula 1. Nasal Cannula
* Also called nasal prongs.
* Is the most common inexpensive device used to administer oxygen.
* It is easy to apply and does not interfere with the client’s ability to eat or talk.
* It delivers a relatively low concentration of oxygen which is 24% to 45% at flow rates of 2 to 6 liters per minute.
2. Face Mask
* It cover the client’s nose and mouth may be used for oxygen inhalation.
* Exhalation ports on the sides of the mask allow exhaled carbon dioxide to escape.
