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Oxygen Tank Refresh

March 25, 2021 / medres1 / Leave a comment

Bringing a child home on oxygen can be a scary or stressful event, so we've created this little reminder page to help you remember anything you forgot between the hospital to home. First things first, gather everything you need. Tank, regulator, key, and tubing and/or cannula. Attach the regulator to the top of the tank … Continue reading Oxygen Tank Refresh

Overnight Oximetry

February 19, 2020 / medres1 / Leave a comment

When the physician is trying to decide if your child is ready to stop using their oxygen, they may order an overnight oximetry study to see if there are any desaturations requiring oxygen during sleep. This study can be done on the monitor you currently use and the memory can be downloaded in our office … Continue reading Overnight Oximetry

What is Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia?

November 13, 2019 / medres1 / Leave a comment

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, more commonly referred to as BPD, is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children. BPD typically affects premature infants with low birth weights. This patient group will have under developed lungs. Some babies who encounter respiratory distress shortly after birth may also be at risk. White males seem to be … Continue reading What is Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia?

Simply Go Portable Concentrator Cheat Sheet

October 9, 2019 / medres1 / Leave a comment

​Simply Go Portable Concentrator Do not use more than 30 ft of oxygen tubingBattery takes 4 hours to fully chargeBattery Life varies depending on oxygen flow being used.Only remove the batteries when the machine is turned off. Alarms and What They Mean Low Oxygen Concentration – you will see 02 displayed under the mode symbol, this … Continue reading Simply Go Portable Concentrator Cheat Sheet

Home Safety Guidelines for Oxygen

October 9, 2019 / medres1 / Leave a comment

Do not go near open flames. Keep oxygen and equipment at least 10 feet away from open flames or extreme heat.Do not use oil or petroleum-based products while using oxygen. If your child's nose is getting dried out or irritated, use a water based lubricant. Do not store oxygen cylinders in the garage, bring them … Continue reading Home Safety Guidelines for Oxygen

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