Oxygen nasal cannula

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The nasal oxygen cannula is a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or increased airflow to a patient or person in need of respiratory help. The other end of the tubeis connected to an oxygen supply such as a portable oxygen generator, or a wall connection in a hospital via a flowmeter. Pediatric Size Adult Size Oxygen tubes, most commonly referring to nasal cannulas, are flexible, lightweight medical devices with two prongs that deliver supplemental oxygen to the nose from an oxygen source like a concentrator or tank. Oxygen tubing, in a broader sense, is also the flexible conduit connecting the oxygen source to a patient's delivery device, such as a cannula or a face mask. These are used for oxygen therapy in patients with respiratory conditions like COPD, asthma, pneumonia, or low blood oxygen levels, providing a steady, adjustable supply of oxygen to support proper organ function. Types and Components Nasal Cannula: .A thin, flexible tube with two prongs that fit into the nostrils, delivering oxygen directly into the airways. Oxygen Tubing: .The longer, flexible tube that connects the oxygen source (like a concentrator or cylinder) to the patient's delivery device. Oxygen Source: .This can be a portable oxygen generator, home oxygen concentrator, or an oxygen tank.