What is better than an oxygen pillow or an oxygen tank?
To properly assess the benefits of medical attributes, it is necessary to know their direct purpose.
Oxygen bag
It is a volumetric capacity (10-75 l) of rubberized material of quadrangular shape, endowed with a mouthpiece or funnel, a tube of rubber with the presence of a tap, thereby regulating the flow of therapeutic gas. It is extremely necessary and important for the deterioration of the patient.
The oxygen is pumped into the pillow from a special cylinder, to which the reducer is docked if necessary to reduce the pressure to 2 ATM. Offered pillow is exclusively in institutions with appropriate permits. At the same time, all documents relating directly to the operating rules and warranty must be attached without fail.
The pillow is not for single use, but on the contrary – for multiple. It is necessary only as the oxygen mixture decreases in a timely manner to fill its capacity either in a medical institution or in a pharmacy.
When applied?
Oxygenotherapy is necessary in the treatment of many diseases when there is a lack of oxygen.
In the list of such diseases:
- pulmonary emphysema;
- asthma bronchial;
- pneumonia;
- pulmonary edema;
- anemia;
- in case of violation of the circulatory process.
The oxygen pillow is considered by experts at:
- CO poisoning;
- oxygen deficiency;
- disorder of the lung ventilation process;
- when you inhale – the problem with the oxygen supply;
- after surgery severe – in the complex recovery period.
Oxygen tank what is it?
It is the use of oxygen cylinders facilitates the symptoms of diseases, and especially complex – softens the course and accelerates the recovery process. Oxygen in a certain amount prescribed by a specialist, being in the body, stabilizes metabolism, increases immunity, relieves fatigue and stress.
The volume of the oxygen cylinder in medical practice - from 5 to 40 liters, the latter is the most popular and thus popular.
Each of the cylinders is equipped with a ring on the neck, a valve, a safety cap-aluminum or plastic, a pair of auxiliary rings for easy movement, a support Shoe.
In what cases is it used?
Medical oxygen cylinders are demanded in medical institutions at implementation of respiratory procedures among the patients suffering from pathologies of systems – SS and respiratory.
Among the reasons for the use of the cylinder:
- stroke;
- infarction;
- asthma;
- submission of anesthesia and exit from it-in the case of particularly complex surgical procedures;
- resuscitation;
- hypoxic;
- GM vascular disease.
It is thanks to the oxygen cylinder that breathing is maintained when a person is either in a coma or unconscious. It is a primary remedy for poisoning.
Comparison of pillow and cylinder
To sum up, the data of the medical device is endowed with a similarity utility and ultimate purpose. And each of them can be used both at home and in the hospital and other medical institutions. Oxygen cushion is often used for making oxygen cocktails.
Oxygen spray is a more acceptable option in home use in comparison with the pillow of its compactness. In addition, the cylinders are filled in the factory and offered in various sizes, from 8 to 17 l. Often are attached to them mask.
Some feature
The duration of the oxygen cushion-5-10 minutes, after which it needs the next refueling. Really fill an independent way at home, but subject to all the recommendations.
When using oxygen cylinders, safety precautions must be observed. With an oxygen flow of 1 l / min, a small portable cylinder lasts for 40 minutes, which is more than a pillow. For cylinders of larger capacity characterized by greater weight, which can be a problem when raising it to the ground floor. Needs constant refueling, which is carried out by specialized firms.
What to choose? And what to follow when choosing?
Choose a medical attribute, based on the recommendations of a specialist and taking into account the patient's contraindications. It should be remembered that the uncontrolled use of anything may not lead to the desired results that you hope and expect.
But in coordination with the doctor – select the device should be according to the manufacturer's specifications and based on your capabilities.