The concept of oxygen as a therapeutic agent was introduced in the 1920s by Alvin Barach.
1 Since then, a better understanding of the effects of hypoxemia, and of their reversal with …

BP= barometric pressure; CHO= carbohydrate; FAA= Federal Aviation Administration;
HAST= hypoxia-altitude simulation test; Plo.= inspired partial pressure of oxygen; R …

Five different oxygen-conserving devices were tested in each of ten oxygen-dependent
patients with COPD who had met the NOTT criteria for continuous oxygen use. They were …

In recent years, the climate surrounding the development and implementation of pulmonary
rehabilitation programs has continued to evolve. Legal changes regarding program funding …

Oxygen therapy improves mortality and morbidity in hypoxemic patients with COPD. For best
results, oxygen should be administered continuously. The general guidelines that qualify a …

Oxygen therapy is one of the most critical consideration in the management of diseases
crossing different medical and surgical specialities. But this is one subject which remains …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the fourth most frequent cause of death in
the United States. It is estimated that close to 14 million persons in the United States suffer …

Fluid flow regulators and fluid conservers are disclosed. An exemplary fluid conserver may
be operated in one of an intermittent mode of operation and a continuous mode of operation …

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the performance of four demand oxygen
delivery systems (DODS) in improving oxygenation and effort tolerance, at rest and during …

Transtracheal oxygen therapy (TTOT) improves the efficiency of oxygen delivery and
overcomes the discomfort associated with nasal oxygen delivery in patients on long-term …