A home care patient using a reservoir cannula for long-term, low-flow O2 therapy objects to the cosmetic appearance of the device
Which of the following alternatives would you recommend to this patient's physician as capable of addressing the patient's concerns?
1. Transtracheal catheter
2. Entrainment mask
3. Pendant reservoir
a. 1 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 1 and 2 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: A
This delivery method offers advantages of improved cosmetic appearance and lower flows to achieve the same therapeutic effect.
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