Oxygen Therapy
<b>Oxygen therapy
</b>is a medical treatment that provides supplemental, or extra, oxygen to a patient to ensure the body's organs and tissues receive enough of this vital gas to function correctly. This therapy is prescribed when a person's blood oxygen levels (saturation) are too low, a condition known as hypoglycemia.
</b>Air typically contains about 21% oxygen. </p><p>For individuals with certain medical conditions, this amount is insufficient. Oxygen therapy helps correct hypoxemia, reducing strain on the heart and lungs and alleviating symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, headaches, and confusion.
Common conditions requiring oxygen therapy include:
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), including emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Pneumonia.
Severe asthma attacks.
Cystic fibrosis.
Heart failure.
Sleep apnea.
Trauma or other acute medical emergencies.</p>
<b>Benefits:</b> Improved energy levels, better sleep quality, increased physical activity tolerance, reduced symptoms of low oxygen, and in chronic conditions, potentially improved survival rates and prevention of organ damage.
Risks & Side Effects: The most common side effects are a dry or bloody nose and skin irritation from the equipment. The primary safety hazard is fire, as oxygen can cause a fire to burn faster and stronger, so smoking and open flames must be strictly avoided. Inappropriate or excessive oxygen can lead to oxygen toxicity or, in some COPD patients, carbon dioxide retention, which can be life-threatening; therefore, careful monitoring is crucial.
Oxygen is a medication and must be prescribed by a healthcare provider, who specifies the required flow rate and duration. Delivery systems include:
Nasal Cannula: A thin tube with two prongs that fit into the nostrils, typically used for low-flow oxygen. Face Mask: Various types of masks (simple, Venturi, partial rebreather, non-rebreather) are used to deliver higher concentrations of oxygen.
High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC): A system that delivers heated and humidified oxygen at very high flow rates, offering greater comfort and better oxygenation in some cases. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): A specialized treatment involving breathing pure oxygen in a pressurized chamber, used for specific conditions like carbon monoxide poisoning or non-healing wounds.
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