What is a nasal oxygen cannula?

Introduction to nasal oxygen cannula

Nasal oxygen cannula is a medical device used to provide oxygen therapy. Its function is to deliver oxygen to the patient's respiratory tract to help the patient breathe. 

Composition of nasal oxygen cannula

Nasal oxygen cannula mainly consists of plastic tube, nasal plug and connector. The plastic tube is the main body of the nasal oxygen cannula, which can deliver oxygen to the patient's nose. The nasal plug part is made of soft plastic material, which can insert the nasal oxygen cannula into the patient's nostrils to ensure the delivery of oxygen. The connector is a component that connects the nasal oxygen cannula to the oxygen supply device.

Types of nasal oxygen cannula

According to different materials, nasal oxygen cannula can be divided into plastic nasal oxygen cannula and silicone nasal oxygen cannula. Plastic nasal oxygen cannula is cheap and has a short service life. It is generally suitable for short-term use. Silicone nasal oxygen cannula has a long service life, good softness, is not easy to deform, and is suitable for long-term use.