|Articles|October 1, 2009

Delivering supplemental oxygen to dogs and cats: Photo 2

Author(s)Dennis T. (Tim) Crowe, Jr., DVM, DACVS, DACVECC, FCCM, DACHM, NREMT-I, CFF

Photo 2: A nasal catheter is placed and secured with a suture at the base of the nostril and several sutures or skin staples used to hold it to the side of the patient's face. A section of adhesive tape is used to secure the catheter and oxygen tubing as well.

A nasal catheter is placed and secured with a suture at the base of the nostril and several sutures or skin staples used to hold it to the side of the patient's face. A section of adhesive tape is used to secure the catheter and oxygen tubing as well.

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Photo 1A and 1B: Nasal cannula

Photo 2: Nasal catheter

Photo 3: Crowe oxygen collar

Photo 4: Mask with non-rebreathing system attached

Photo 5: Oxygen sensor

Photo 6: Results of a research study comparing oxygen concentrations reached over time with various methods of oxygen delivery

Table 1: Percent of oxygen achieved and time taken to reach noted levels

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