In both clinical and emergency-care situations,<unk> s have the advantage of not being as dangerous as oxygen cylinders, which can, if ruptured or leaking, greatly increase the combustion rate of fire. As such,<unk> s are particularly advantageous in military or disaster situations, where oxygen tanks may be dangerous or unfeasible.<unk> s are considered sufficiently foolproof to be supplied to individual patients as a prescription item for use in their homes. Typically they are used as an adjunct to CPAP treatment of severe sleep apnea. There also are other medical uses for<unk> s, including COPD and other respiratory diseases. People who depend upon<unk> s for home care may have life-threatening emergencies if the electricity fails during a natural disaster.
Oxygen concentrator
Oxygen tent
Membrane oxygenator
Gas mask
Air purifier
Analytical nebulizer
Oxygen mask
Bubble oxygenator