Oxygen Management Supplies For Sale Near Alameda, CA
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Oxygen Management for Beginners
Supplemental oxygen, also known as oxygen therapy, is a common treatment for a variety of chronic respiratory issues such as COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), chronic bronchitis, lung disease, or emphysema. If you’ve been prescribed supplemental oxygen by your physician, here’s some more information about this treatment. We can take care of your equipment needs here at ITC Medical Supplies. For more information, please reach out with your questions. We’ve got two locations in San Francisco, California, on Divisadero St. in Lower Pacific Heights, and on Geary in the Richmond District.
How Does It Work?
We all need a certain base level of oxygen in our bloodstream to function. When a respiratory or pulmonary disorder prevents the lungs from delivering enough oxygen to the bloodstream, it’s called hypoxia and it can make you feel pretty lousy. The air we breathe is only about 20% oxygen, so by breathing supplemental oxygen, the user increases the oxygen entering the lungs, and thus the bloodstream. Many people who use oxygen management equipment notice improved sleep, increased energy, and better quality of life.
When Should You Use It?
People with the respiratory maladies mentioned above are good candidates for oxygen therapy. Your doctor may suggest oxygen supplementation for other symptoms as well, such as rapid breathing, shortness of breath, fatigue, memory loss, accelerated heart rate, coughing, and wheezing. The first step will involve testing the oxygen level in your arterial blood. This is performed easily and non-invasively, with a pulse oximeter that simply clips onto your finger. If your levels of oxygen saturation are low, you should discuss your oxygen management options with your doctor.
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Oxygen Management Options
Your physician will evaluate your needs and recommend suitable oxygen equipment and accessories for you. Examples include oxygen gas, oxygen concentrators, and liquid oxygen. There are a few delivery methods to choose from. A nasal cannula is the most common option, which is a tube that delivers oxygen directly to the nostrils. Another option is delivery by a mask covering both mouth and nose.
To keep your oxygen management equipment functional, you will need certain accessories such as carrying bags, tank carts, oxygen tubing, filters, power adapters, and so on. Our experienced team can help you out with understanding and operating these items.
Like many medical therapies, oxygen supplementation can be overwhelming at first, but it’s really not that complicated. We’re here to help you manage your oxygen treatment and understand how to handle the hardware involved. We look forward to answering your questions and setting you up with equipment that’s right for you. For your convenience, ITC Medical Supplies delivers anywhere in the U.S. or Canada. We look forward to assisting you here in our lovely city by the bay, San Francisco, California.
Contact ITC Medical
Please feel free to contact us or stop in today for all your medical needs. Call us at (415) 387-7100 or contact us below.