Home oxygen (3054)

Key points below


What is an oxygen system?

Oxygen (O2) 

Purpose

The oxygen system allows your child to get the prescribed amount of oxygen, by using a set number called a liter flow.

Guidelines

Your oxygen system will consist of both a stationary system, and a portable one. Your home care provider will instruct you on how to use these.

Special directionswhite stationary oxygen system
 

Stationary oxygen systems

Portable oxygen systems

oxygen systems

venturi system

Note: Refer to HME teaching sheet #3034 for more information on HME use. Refer to your specific Humidification System teaching sheet for more information on tubing set up.

ALERT

Call your child’s doctor, nurse, or clinic if you have any questions or concerns or if your child has special health care needs that were not covered by this information.