Pets and COPD: Can I own a pet?
Having chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) does not mean you are not able to own a pet however, understanding the pros and cons may help make the...
Telehealth: The Future is Here
The Health Resources Services Administration defines Telehealth as “the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support...
Using the Pulse Oximeter
A pulse oximeter is a medical device that is used to measure how much oxygen is being carrying in a person’s blood. More specifically, it measures how...
Using a Peak Flow Meter
A peak flow meter is a small handheld medical device that measures the fastest speed that air leaves your lungs during a forceful exhalation. This...
Tracheal Suctioning
Tracheal suctioning using a mechanical suction device to aspirate secretions from the airway is a vital part of bronchial hygiene when the patient does...
Stationary Concentrators
The stationary oxygen concentrator is designed to provide an unlimited supply of supplemental oxygen to patients whose blood oxygen saturation is 88% or...
Replacing your Oxygen Cannula and Extension Tubing
If you have low blood saturation levels and have been prescribed supplemental oxygen, that oxygen is most likely being delivered to your lungs via a nasal...
Oxygen Safety
Your doctor will prescribe oxygen if your lungs are not getting enough oxygen into your blood. Many people don’t realize that oxygen is a drug because we...
