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How the coronavirus (COVID-19) nasal swab test works?
Dec 08 , 2020
Testing for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is increasing in many communities.But who actually needs coronavirus testing, and how does COVID-19 nasal swab test work? The person doing the test will insert a long stick into the end with a very soft brush in your nose and rotate it for a few seconds. The soft bristles will collect secretion samples for analysis. The test uses antigen detection to de...
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Using Oxygen at Home:What You Need to Know
Feb 02 , 2021
Oxygen is what your body needs to work properly. Your cells need oxygen for energy. Your lungs absorb oxygen from the air you breathe. Oxygen travels through your blood from your lungs and to your organs and tissues. Some medical conditions can cause low levels of oxygen in your blood. Low blood oxygen may make you feel shortness of breath, tired, or confused. It can also damage your body. While o...
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Are There Different Sizes Of Nasal Cannula?
Mar 09 , 2021
A Disposable Nasal Cannula is a medical device used when people cannot get enough oxygen to maintain optimal body function, whether it is due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), another respiratory disease, or environmental changes. The nasal cannula (and its connected oxygen source) is lightweight, easy to use, and reasonably priced. They can be used in various hospital settings, whe...
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How to Use a Venturi Mask
Sep 17 , 2021
Supplemental oxygen is an important component of supportive care, both in the hospital and at home. A Venturi Mask is a medical oxygen delivery mask used by patients suffering from chronic or acute respiratory distress. It is vital to highlight that the goal of venturi mask oxygen delivery is to raise the patient's oxygen saturation to normal or near-normal levels, not just to give oxygen. Th...
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High Flow Mean High Concentration?-- Truth About Venturi Oxygen Masks
Nov 03 , 2021
High flow does not mean high concentration. High concentration oxygen therapy is not suitable for most patients, while high flow provides a steady flow of oxygen. Next, let's discuss how does a Venturi Oxygen Mask works? 1.What Is the Venturi Effect? 1.1 Venturi Mask Mechanism The venturi effect involves the continuity equation and Bernoulli's principle in fluid physics. When a certain flow rate o...
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Nasal Therapy:High Flow or Low Flow Nasal Cannula?
Dec 07 , 2021
Over the past few decades, almost every patient in the emergency department or intensive care unit has received some form of oxygen therapy with high flow, heating, and humidifying oxygen delivered through nasal intubation. This post will compare low flow nasal oxygen tubes with high flow nasal oxygen tubes to help you have a deeper understanding of nasal therapy. Low Flow Nasal Cannu...