Nasal Cannula & Oxygen Mask for Oxygen Therapy
Nasal Cannulas and Oxygen Masks are used to deliver oxygen to people who don’t otherwise get enough of it. They are commonly used to provide relief to people with respiratory disorders.
A nasal cannula consists of a flexible tube that is placed under the nose. The tube includes two prongs that go inside the nostrils. A oxygen mask covers the nose and mouth.
Both methods of delivery attach to oxygen sources, which come in a variety of sizes.
Nasal Cannulas and Oxygen Masks are typically used to deliver low levels of oxygen. Another type of mask, the Venturi Mask, delivers oxygen at higher levels. Sometimes nasal cannulas are also used to deliver high levels of oxygen.