Oxygen administration in infants

Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2003 Mar;88(2):F84-8. doi: 10.1136/fn.88.2.f84.

Abstract

The main methods of oxygen administration to infants are reviewed. Some methods are more economical and therefore more useful in developing countries. All the methods have potential complications and therefore need to be carefully supervised.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Catheterization, Peripheral / methods
  • Developing Countries
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant Care / methods
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Masks
  • Nasal Cavity
  • Oxygen / administration & dosage*
  • Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / methods*

Substances

  • Oxygen