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Oxygen Delivery Systems 🫁 ( toc ) 🌬️ What is an Oxygen Delivery System? An oxygen delivery system provides supplemental oxygen to patients who have hypoxia (low oxygen levels in blood). Oxygen therapy is crucial for patients with respiratory distress, chronic lung diseases (e.g., COPD), post-surgical recovery, and emergency care. 🛑 Indications for Oxygen Therapy: Hypoxia: SpO₂ < 90% Respiratory distress or failure Acute & chronic lung diseases (e.g., COPD, pneumonia, ARDS) Post-surgical recovery (to prevent hypoxemia) Carbon monoxide poisoning ⚠️ Precautions: Oxygen toxicity: Prolonged high concentrations can damage lung tissue. CO₂ retention in COPD patients: High oxygen levels can suppress their drive to breathe. Fire hazard: Oxygen supports combustion; keep away from flames or sparks. 🔹 Types of Oxygen Delivery Systems Oxygen delivery devices are classified into: 1️⃣ Low-Flow Systems (Variable ...