Yes, unless a person is in the hospital or emergency room, emergency oxygen does need a prescription. This is because is can be very dangerous.
The need for oxygen therapy is not solely determined by lung capacity but also by symptoms of low oxygen levels. If you have 60% lung capacity but are not experiencing significant symptoms, you may not need oxygen therapy. It would be best to consult with a healthcare provider for a proper assessment and recommendation.
It depends on the individual's health condition. Some older adults may develop respiratory issues or lung diseases that require oxygen therapy, while others may not need oxygen equipment to support their breathing as they age. It's important for older adults to discuss their specific needs with a healthcare provider.
Normal oxygen saturation for a bedridden elderly person is typically between 95-100%. It is important to monitor their oxygen levels regularly, as factors such as underlying health conditions can affect their oxygen levels. Any levels below 90% may indicate the need for supplemental oxygen or medical attention.
Performing rescue breathing and administering chest compressions to provide oxygen to the person's lungs and circulate oxygenated blood throughout their body. Call for emergency medical assistance immediately.
In the Philippines, it is generally required to have a prescription to purchase syringes from pharmacies. However, some pharmacies may sell syringes without a prescription depending on their policies and discretion.
A physician's order is required for oxygen therapy, except in emergency use.
You need a prescription for a medical grade oxygen concentrator.That's one which produces Oxygen at a 90% concentration.
Yes, from your gynecologist. But if it's an emergency, you can get a prescription in the ER for the day after pill
In the US you can get Emergency Contraception from a pharmacy without a prescription if you are 17 or older. 16 and under still needs a prescription.
Yes, you will need a proper prescription to buy an oxygen concentrator. According to the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA), oxygen concentrators falls under class II medical device. So, you will have to have a valid prescription from a board-certified physician if you have to buy a concentrator.
Levonelle is available without a prescription, but only at the discretion of a pharmacist. As it is a form of emergency contraception the pharmacist will have to establish if it is an appropriate medication for the patient.
You will need to take in an old prescription bottle and/or the name and number of the pharmacy that has filled your prescription before. Med management at an emergency room will also depend on your past history with them and which meds you are trying to refill. If this is a first diagnosis, most emergency rooms have an on call psychiatrist who -may- want to check you in to a hospital for observation. That said, yes emergency rooms can prescribe psychiatric meds. Whether they will depends on the hospital and the patient.
To refill a prescription from the emergency room, you can typically return to the pharmacy where you initially filled the prescription. If that pharmacy is not convenient, you can also take the prescription to any pharmacy of your choice. Additionally, you may contact the emergency room or the prescribing physician's office to request a refill or obtain a new prescription if necessary. Always ensure you have your prescription details handy when making inquiries.
Oxygen candles can be used to supply oxygen in an emergency on the International Space Station.
You do not need a prescription but it is kept behind the counter.
You will need a physician's prescription to be able to purchase or rent an oxygen tank or concentrator. Depending on the level of need, you will also need either a supply of nasal cannulas, or masks (partial or non-rebreather), as well as bottles of sterile water with which you will use to moisturize the air. Oxygen tanks will need a regulator with a flow meter in order to adjust the volume of oxygen, as well as O-rings specific to the regulator and tank type.
You do need a prescription in order to receive Rapaflo as a medication.