respiratory support

Respiratory support is the medical intervention providing respiratory support. There are several types of respiratory support, ranging from non-invasive methods to invasive procedures when a patient has difficulty breathing normally due to respiratory failure. Depending on the underlying cause and severity of the respiratory condition, the choice of respiratory support varies.

Some common procedures of respiratory support are:

  • Oxygen therapy
  • Non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
  • Mechanical ventilation
  • Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

Oxygen Therapy: Enhancing Respiratory Support

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Oxygen Therapy

Introduction Oxygen therapy is a type of medical treatment used to provide supplemental (additional) oxygen (O2) to patients who may have low O2 levels in the blood (hypoxemia) due to some disease conditions like respiratory problems. It has the potential to improve overall health and respiratory function significantly. In different healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, … Read more