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who is a oxygen concentrator used for, 2) Explain oxygen therapy guidelines,3) oxygen therapy systems how often should they be cleaned ,4) what is the flow rate for a nasal cannula,5) where do you have to evaluate for pressure soars ,6) Explain the diffence between the five types of masks , 7) what is pulse oximetry, 8) what is important to check for during portable nebulizer treatment
1.The oxygen concentrator us used for patient who has a low oxygen levels in the blood. It can be used for people who are travelling and at home because it comes as portable and as home setup devices respectively with greater convinience. It is used for sleep apnea ,chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, respiratory diseases which decrease the oxygen saturation.
2.The oxygen guidelines therapy are as following
3.The oxygen therapy system had to be cleansed already once a day. It is highly recommended to be cleansed after use or after administering oxygen.
4.The standard and recommended flow rate to be set for nasal cannula is around 1-4L/minute
The maximum rate which can set us up-to 15L/min but only under medical professionals guidance .