Oxygen devices and delivery systems. Issue 3 (September 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hardavella, Georgia; Karampinis, Ioannis; Frille, Armin; Sreter, Katherina; Rousalova, Ilona
• Is Part Of: Breathe. Volume 15:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: e108
• Page End: e116
• Publication Date: 2019-09
• Subjects: Respiratory organs -- Diseases; Respiratory organs -- Diseases -- Treatment; Periodicals; 616.2005
• DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0204-2019
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1810-6838

Abstract

Oxygen use has extended from inpatient to outpatient settings for patients with chronic pulmonary diseases and complications of hypoxaemia. This article presents an overview of oxygen devices (oxygen concentrators, compressed gas cylinders and liquid oxygen) and delivery systems (high- and low-flow). The indications, advantages and disadvantages of each device and delivery system are presented, aiming to offer updated knowledge to the multidisciplinary team members managing patients with respiratory failure, and therefore allowing appropriate selection of devices and delivery systems that are tailored to the needs of each patient. Consolidated knowledge of all oxygen devices and delivery systems is essential to devise tailored patient-based plans for oxygen therapy http://bit.ly/2kh5f2G