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What Is a Nasal Cannula?

A nasal cannula is a medical device that provides supplemental oxygen therapy to people who have lower oxygen levels. There are two types of nasal cannulas: low flow and high flow. The device has two ...
Healthline

Nasal Cannulas and Face Masks

Nasal cannulas and face masks are used to deliver oxygen to people who don’t otherwise get enough of it. They are commonly used to provide relief to people with respiratory disorders. A nasal cannula ...
Medscape

Effort of Breathing in Children Receiving High-flow Nasal Cannula

Objective: High-flow humidified nasal cannula is often used to provide noninvasive respiratory support in children. The effect of high-flow humidified nasal cannula on effort of breathing in children ...
Nature

Use of Oxygen Cannulas in Extremely Low Birthweight Infants is Associated with Mucosal Trauma and Bleeding, and Possibly with Coagulase-negative Staphylococcal Sepsis

OBJECTIVE: We studied the association between the use of oxygen cannulas (OCs) and (1) nasal bleeding and (2) coagulase-negative staphylococcal sepsis (CNSS). STUDY DESIGN: Review of care sheets, with ...