Oxygen Therapy
Safe & Effective Oxygen Support for Better Breathing
What is Oxygen Therapy?
Oxygen therapy is a medical treatment that provides supplemental oxygen to patients whose blood oxygen levels are lower than normal.
It helps improve oxygen delivery to vital organs, reduce breathlessness, and prevent complications related to hypoxemia (low blood oxygen levels). Oxygen therapy may be given in hospital settings or at home under medical supervision.
When is Oxygen Therapy Required?
Who May Need Oxygen Therapy?
Patients experiencing persistent breathlessness, oxygen saturation below recommended levels, chronic lung diseases, or acute respiratory emergencies may require oxygen therapy. The need and duration are determined based on clinical evaluation and oxygen saturation measurements.
How is Oxygen Therapy Administered?
Oxygen is delivered through different devices depending on the patient's condition. Common methods include nasal cannula, face mask, non-rebreather mask, high-flow oxygen therapy, or ventilatory support in critical cases.
Oxygen levels are carefully monitored using pulse oximetry or arterial blood gas testing to ensure safe and appropriate oxygen delivery.