Difference between revisions of "Nasal Cannula"
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| − | A '''nasal cannula''' is something that has only recently been shown to be less functional when [[Sleeves|worn]] as a headband.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/03/nasal-cannulas/ Study Shows Oxygen Less Functional When Nasal Cannula Worn as Headband]</ref> If you choose to not place the '''nasal cannula''' into your nostrils, the next best positions are: intranasal (unilateral), intraoral, around the neck, in the earlobes, on the chin, on the eyeballs, on the bridge of the nose, and on the floor.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/08/nasal-cannula-optimizing-oxygenation/ Top 10 Nasal Cannula Positions for Optimizing Oxygenation and Comfort]</ref> | + | A '''nasal cannula''' is something that has only recently been shown to be less functional when [[Sleeves|worn]] as a headband.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/03/nasal-cannulas/ Study Shows Oxygen Less Functional When Nasal Cannula Worn as Headband (Gomerblog)]</ref> If you choose to not place the '''nasal cannula''' into your nostrils, the next best positions are: intranasal (unilateral), intraoral, around the neck, in the earlobes, on the chin, on the eyeballs, on the bridge of the nose, and on the floor.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/08/nasal-cannula-optimizing-oxygenation/ Top 10 Nasal Cannula Positions for Optimizing Oxygenation and Comfort (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
Revision as of 18:47, 30 June 2017
A nasal cannula is something that has only recently been shown to be less functional when worn as a headband.[1] If you choose to not place the nasal cannula into your nostrils, the next best positions are: intranasal (unilateral), intraoral, around the neck, in the earlobes, on the chin, on the eyeballs, on the bridge of the nose, and on the floor.[2]
Other Reading
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Cough
- MRSA
- SOB
References
- Jump up ↑ Study Shows Oxygen Less Functional When Nasal Cannula Worn as Headband (Gomerblog)
- Jump up ↑ Top 10 Nasal Cannula Positions for Optimizing Oxygenation and Comfort (Gomerblog)
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