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What are the differences between CPAP, BiPAP and oxygen?Archivist PHA2019-07-29T15:55:17-04:00

What are the differences between CPAP, BiPAP and oxygen?

Dec. 7, 2017

Denise J. Lewis, RN, BSN

INSURANCE AND TREATMENT ACCESS

OXYGEN ACCESS

What is the process of qualifying for oxygen therapy?
Do patients in all WHO Groups need oxygen, or only people with lung disease and PH?
When does a clinician decide to put a patient on oxygen?
What are the differences between CPAP, BiPAP and oxygen?
What are some oxygen tips in case of an emergency?
I’ve been prescribed supplemental oxygen. What do I need to know?

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