Nasal Cannula with 2.1m Oxygen Tubing - Adult, Aero Healthcare

This adult nasal cannula from Aero Healthcare has two soft, flexible nasal prongs on a line that runs around the ears and joins 2.1m of oxygen tubing, with a connector at the end for the oxygen supply. Nasal prongs deliver oxygen into the nostrils at low flow, and because nothing covers the mouth they are usually easier to talk and eat with than a mask. Oxygen therapy is prescribed, so the device and flow rate should be chosen by a doctor or clinician.

Features

• Two soft, flexible nasal prongs for a comfortable fit
• Lightweight tubing that loops over the ears
• 2.1m oxygen supply tubing with end connector
• Adult size
• Leaves the mouth uncovered
• Aero Healthcare code DSNA102

Specifications

• Brand: Aero Healthcare
• Product code: DSNA102
• Size: adult
• Tubing length: 2.1m
• Prongs: soft, flexible, two-prong
• Use: low-flow oxygen delivery
• Not published: connector type, latex status, cleaning and replacement instructions

How a nasal cannula works

Oxygen flows from a cylinder or concentrator, along the tubing and out through the two prongs into the nostrils, where it mixes with the air the patient breathes in. Because it is open to room air, it is a low-flow device: the oxygen concentration the patient actually gets depends on the flow rate and on how they breathe. The doctor or clinician sets the flow rate, and oxygen is treated as a medicine, so follow the prescription rather than adjusting it yourself.

Nasal prongs or a mask?

Prongs are lighter and less confining than a mask, but the clinician decides which device and flow rate a patient needs. In an emergency, trained responders choose oxygen equipment according to their training and protocols; higher concentrations are usually given by a mask with a reservoir bag, such as our adult non rebreather mask. If you only need to replace the supply line, see our oxygen tube with vinyl connectors. The connector type, latex status and cleaning instructions are not published for this cannula, so check the fit with your oxygen supply, and ask us before ordering if you have a latex allergy.

Fitting it, and oxygen safety

Place the prongs just inside the nostrils with the curve facing down, loop the tubing over each ear and slide the toggle under the chin until it is snug but not tight. Set the flow your prescriber specified, and don’t change it unless they tell you to. Oxygen makes things burn much more readily, so never smoke, vape or use an open flame near it, and keep oils, grease and petroleum-based products away from the equipment. This is a different product from an IV cannula, which is a needle and catheter placed into a vein.

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