For patients who need ambulatory oxygen, over-the-counter portable oxygen concentrators sold online that do not require a prescription may not be helpful, according to study results published in ...

High-flow nasal oxygen offered specific advantages, including better comfort for patients and easier application. However, it might not be as effective in reducing the strain on breathing muscles ...

NIPPV emerged as the most effective preoxygenation method to reduce hypoxemia during intubation, offering valuable guidance ...

A per-protocol analysis suggested benefit from high-flow oxygen in this setting via reduced hypoxemia (10.8% vs 16.7% in the standard-care group, aOR 0.59, 97.5% CI 0.36-0.97, ...

Stockdale noted that pursed lip breathing can regulate oxygen intake during periods of stress or exercise. To try it, inhale deeply and exhale as if slowly blowing out birthday candles.

Continuous flow system: This system delivers a continuous flow of oxygen from the storage container to its user(s) whether they are inhaling, exhaling, or pausing in between breaths. This system ...

Gravity no longer pulls blood away from your brain, allowing vessels to refill and restore critical oxygen flow to neural tissues. This redistribution explains why simply becoming horizontal ...