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2. Nasal cannula - Wikipedia

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   The nasal cannula (NC) is a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or increased airflow to a patient or person in need of respiratory help. This device consists of a lightweight tube which on one end splits into two prongs which are placed in the nostrils curving toward the sinuses behind the nose, and from which a mixture of air and oxygen flows. [1]

3. Glossary of breathing apparatus terminology - Wikipedia

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   Heated humidified high-flow therapy, also known as high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) or high flow therapy (HFT), is a type of respiratory support that delivers a flow of medical breathing gas to a patient of up to 60 L/min and 100% oxygen through a large bore nasal cannula. originally used for neonates, it is also effective in some adults to treat ...

4. Heated humidified high-flow therapy - Wikipedia

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   The traditional low flow system used for medical gas delivery is the Nasal cannula which is limited to the delivery of 1–6 L/min of oxygen or up to 15 L/min in certain types. This is because even with quiet breathing, the inspiratory flow rate at the nares of an adult usually exceeds 30 L/min.

5. Breathing apparatus - Wikipedia

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   A nasal cannula is relatively unobtrusive and is widely used for supplemental oxygen. The basic version is used to deliver continuous flow supplemental oxygen at rates from 1 to 6 litres per minute. The basic version is used to deliver continuous flow supplemental oxygen at rates from 1 to 6 litres per minute.

6. Bag valve mask - Wikipedia

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   Bag valve mask. Part 1 is the flexible mask to seal over the patients face, part 2 has a filter and valve to prevent backflow into the bag (prevents patient deprivation and bag contamination) and part 3 is the soft bag element which is squeezed to expel air to the patient

7. Doctors Say This Is the Best, Most Effective Way to ... - AOL

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   This should be a relatively quiet process, too. ... If you find that nasal congestion is a consistent issue, and you’re unable to clear your sinuses effectively, Dr. Parikh says it’s time to ...