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When the alveoli become permanently damaged the resulting condition is known as?

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How much oxygen does a patient undergoing oxygen therapy receive?

The amount of oxygen a patient receives during oxygen therapy can vary depending on their medical condition and prescribed therapy. Typically, oxygen therapy can provide anywhere from 1-6 liters of oxygen per minute to help maintain adequate oxygen levels in the blood. The goal is to maintain oxygen saturation levels above 90%.


How is oxygen delivered directly to the patient?

Oxygen is delivered directly to the patient through oxygen therapy devices such as nasal cannulas, oxygen masks, and oxygen tanks. These devices provide a controlled flow of concentrated oxygen for the patient to breathe in, helping to increase the oxygen levels in their blood.


What connects the oxygen source to the patient?

Whether in home or hospital, plastic tubing connects the oxygen source to the patient.


In the treatment of patients Oxygen is given to the patient This oxygen does what?

seneral


How do you can give oxygen to a patient?

There are two ways to give oxygen to a patient. You can deliver it through a face mask, connected to a tank of oxygen, or you can place the patient in a room which has its own pure oxygen atmosphere, often at high pressure as well. High pressure (technically called hyperbaric) oxygen will enter the blood even if the patient is not breathing.


What help is available to a traveling oxygen therapy patient?

Home health care companies can help the patient make travel plans, and can arrange for oxygen when the patient arrives at his or her destination.


What is fixed performance oxygen therapy?

Non fixed performance oxygen therapy is also known as variable performance oxygen therapy. The amount of oxygen that is administered varies from patient to patient and from breath to breath.


What is non fixed performance oxygen therapy?

Non fixed performance oxygen therapy is also known as variable performance oxygen therapy. The amount of oxygen that is administered varies from patient to patient and from breath to breath.


What factors are considered when recommending an oxygen delivery system for a patient?

A health care provider will meet with the patient to discuss the oxygen systems available.


What documentation must an oxygen therapy patient present to travel personnel?

In addition, a copy of the patient's oxygen prescription must be shown to travel personnel.


Who helps the patient decide what oxygen delivery system to use in therapy?

A health care provider will meet with the patient to discuss the oxygen systems available.