supplemental oxygen therapy
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-008393
Treatment in which a storage tank of oxygen or a machine called a compressor is used to give oxygen to people with breathing problems. It may be given through a nose tube, a mask, or a tent. The extra oxygen is breathed in along with normal air. Also called oxygen therapy.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-008393 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| Synonyms | oxygen therapy |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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