摘要 |
A lightweight oxygen delivery device for a patient comprising an elongated bendable tube capable of maintaining a shape. The tube to carry oxygen and releasably connectable to an oxygen delivery source. A rigid elbow having an oxygen delivery passageway extending between its ends and secured at one end of the tube. An oxygen diffuser connected to the other end of the elbow. The diffuser comprising a body having a wall and the interior surface of which wall is of generally concave configuration, circumscribing a centrally positioned oxygen outlet to receive oxygen from the elbow and direct the flow of oxygen delivered from the elbow generally towards the patients nose and mouth. A flexible attachment surface secured to the tube, the attachment surface carrying a skin adhesive for releasable attachment to a patient's chin or cheek so as to position the diffuser proximal to the patient's nose and mouth. |