An oxygen tent is a transparent plastic enclosure that delivers oxygen at a higher concentration than normal air, often used for patients with respiratory conditions. It can be used in hospitals or outside of healthcare facilities and can be recommended for short-term or long-term therapy. Precautions include avoiding opening the tent often and not smoking or keeping flammable materials near the apparatus.
An oxygen tent is a device that can be used while administering oxygen to a patient. The curtain might span the body, head, and shoulders, or some devices only cover part of the face. Typically, oxygen at a higher than normal concentration is released inside the enclosure. This form of treatment is often prescribed for conditions where people have difficulty breathing. An oxygen tent can be used in a hospital setting or outside of a healthcare facility and can be recommended for short-term or long-term therapy.
Typically the tent is made of transparent plastic material. It can wrap around the patient’s bed with the end sections held in place by a mattress to ensure the tent is airtight. The case often has a side opening with a zipper.
The tent is usually supplied with oxygen from an oxygen source unit. The enclosed space is therefore richer in oxygen than normal air. The gas can be cooled or humidified. Often, the oxygen supply and temperature are monitored and regulated by control devices. An analyzer can be used to make sure the prescribed oxygen level is maintained in the tent.
A pediatric tent can be used to help deliver a fresh mist of oxygen to a child with bronchitis. A fan circulates the air and fine water particles in the tent. Sometimes a soft plastic oxygen face tent may be fitted around the nose and mouth. This device could be a good alternative in the treatment of children. Some find the face tent less stuffy than an oxygen mask.
A doctor’s recommendation is usually required to receive oxygen therapy. The physician indicates the oxygen concentration required for the patient, the optimal mode of administration and the flow rate. Most often, a doctor evaluates interval therapy, monitors response to treatment, and looks for signs of any adverse reactions.
Oxygen therapy often benefits patients by providing more oxygen to their lungs and consequently their tissues. Typically, treatment increases the amount of oxygen in the blood, reduces the load on the heart, and makes breathing easier. It can relieve symptoms such as cough and dry secretions that occur in respiratory conditions. Oxygen therapy could be recommended for lung disease, heart disease, carbon monoxide poisoning, and could be given to patients in case of surgery. A person with viral or bacterial meningitis who develops breathing difficulties might be kept in an oxygen tent.
Certain precautions are generally recommended when using an oxygen tent. One of the precautions is to avoid opening the tent very often. If the tent is opened to assist the patient, the edges should be tucked up to prevent oxygen from escaping. In general, it is recommended that you do not smoke or keep any flammable materials in the vicinity of any oxygen apparatus. Using an electrical device inside an oxygen tent could also be dangerous.
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