A nasal cannula is a device to deliver supplemental oxygen to a patient and his or her forehead.[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]
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- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Cough
- Dyspnea
- MRSA
- Nasal Cannoli
- Nasal Trumpet
- Nasal Trombone
- Pneumonia
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Respiratory Rate
- SOB
References
- ↑ Study Shows Oxygen Less Functional When Nasal Cannula Worn as Headband (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Top 10 Nasal Cannula Positions for Optimizing Oxygenation and Comfort (Gomerblog)
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