Plastic Oxygen Mask, For Clinic, Hospital, Feature : Adjustable, Comfortable, Easy To Wear

Oxygen Masks are used to transfer medication, including oxygen, and asthma medication to the trachea and lungs of a patient. There are two types of oxygen masks; Oral Nasal Masks which cover the nose and mouth and Full Face Masks which cover the whole face.

Both types should only be used when ordered by a doctor or medical care provider, and can be used within the hospital, clinics or at home when necessary.

The oxygen masks for hospital and clinical usage are usually made of Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) as this material is cheap and disposable. The plastic material allows the oxygen masks to be transparent which limits the sensation of claustrophobia in some patients, and also allows the medical care provider to assess the patient’s face. The oxygen or supply of medication is either connected via tubing or comes in a breathing bag/cup which is attached to the mask itself. The latter allows for deep breathing without wasting oxygen or medication.

Oxygen Masks are used within oxygen therapy when a patient needs a higher concentration of oxygen than is present in the environment naturally. The oxygen masks transfer oxygen gas from a storage tank or breathing bag to the lungs, and can be used for several chronic and acute conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cardiac failure, emergency operations, major trauma, hypothermia and convulsions.

An oxygen mask must always be used with the close monitor of a doctor or medical care provider.