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What Is The Difference Between Continuous And Pulsating Oxygen?
Posted on
Fri, 1 Jun 2018
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Fri, 1 Jun 2018
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Question : i flew with airline oxygen per request of doctor. 1-2 liters of contious flow . this is the only time i need oxygen .can i get use pulsating oxg. Bangkok-usa
Brief Answer:
Yes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you need oxygen because of an ongoing disease condition, then it is perfectly fine. Just let the airline crew know in advance so that they can make provisions for this.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Yes!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
If you need oxygen because of an ongoing disease condition, then it is perfectly fine. Just let the airline crew know in advance so that they can make provisions for this.
I wish you well. Feel free to follow up with me if need be.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So what is the difference between contious and pulsating. Is it just as safe
Brief Answer:
See below!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
With pulsating, it only delivers oxygen when you breath. This means that oxygen will not flow if you fail to breath. This will make oxygen no to finish quickly when not being used. However, if you are such a person who requires oxygen because you cannot breath on your own, pulsating would not be good for you. I will recommend that you go for continuous.
If you simple need oxygen because the lungs are not at their best, then pulsating is okay.
I wish you well.
See below!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
With pulsating, it only delivers oxygen when you breath. This means that oxygen will not flow if you fail to breath. This will make oxygen no to finish quickly when not being used. However, if you are such a person who requires oxygen because you cannot breath on your own, pulsating would not be good for you. I will recommend that you go for continuous.
If you simple need oxygen because the lungs are not at their best, then pulsating is okay.
I wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So if I have no need for oxergyn on the ground and I can breath on my own, pulsating should be fine right. My blood gas is normal and my average saturation is 97-98. Plus I'm sure they must carry emergency oxergyn as well
Also I do use cpap machine would that's dry make a difference
Also I do use cpap machine would that's dry make a difference
Brief Answer:
Pulsating should be fine!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Pulsating should be fine. There is no added fear about this.
Wish you well.
Pulsating should be fine!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Pulsating should be fine. There is no added fear about this.
Wish you well.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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