The nasal cannula (NC) is a device used to deliver supplemental oxygen or increased airflow to a patient or person in need of respiratory help. This device consists of a lightweight tube which on one end splits into two prongs which are placed in the nostrils and from which a mixture of air and oxygen flows. The other end of the tube is connected to an oxygen supply such as a portable oxygen generator, or a wall connection in a hospital via a flowmeter.
Nasal Cannula with smaller prongs intended for infant or neonatal use can carry less than one litre per minute. Flow rates of up to 60 liters of air/oxygen per minute can be delivered through wider bore humidified nasal cannula.
Intended Use
The Nasal Cannula is used to deliver supplemental oxygen to patients who have a prescription for home oxygen therapy.
A nasal cannula is generally used whenever small amounts of supplemental oxygen are required, without rigid control of respiration. The product is used in stable state patient to deliver oxygen when a low flow, low, or medium concentration is required.
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