Oxygen Delivery Devices
ICU Advantage · 14 Jun 2022 · 19 min
Summary
An explainer on oxygen delivery devices, covering low-flow options (nasal cannula, simple, Venturi and rebreather masks, tracheostomy devices, bag-valve mask), high-flow nasal cannula and CPAP/BiPAP, through to invasive support with ventilation and ECMO. Adult ICU nursing focused but the principles and device limitations transfer to paediatric practice.
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