01 Product Description

Nasal Cannulae are used for their simplicity and patient compliance in delivering supplementary oxygen. Ambient air is entrained through the nostrils, with the FiO2 achieved being proportional to the flow rate of oxygen (1-6 l/min), the patient’s tidal volume, inspiratory flow rate, and the volume of the nasal pharynx.

At an oxygen flow rate of 2 l/min the oxygen concentration in the hypopharynx of a resting person is 25% – 30%. Nasal Cannulae prevent rebreathing and are comfortable for long periods.

There is increased therapy compliance with nasal cannulae as patients are able to speak, eat and drink. Use of humidified oxygen is recommended to reduce discomfort and drying of the mucosal wall in the nasal cavities, particularly when using flows of greater than 4 l/min.

Improved Patient Comfort

Soft-touch tubing over the ears and face increases patient comfort and improves patient experience.

Better Care with Reduced Costs

35% of all pressure ulcers acquired in hospital from medical devices affect the ears1. Flexicare’s Soft-touch tubing minimises stresses in this delicate area, reducing the potential for skin breakdown and associated costs.

02 Product Options

Adult Nasal Cannula

032-10-020 Adult Nasal Cannula 100
032-10-020FC Adult Flared Curved Nasal Cannula 100
032-10-022 Adult Nasal Cannula with 2.1m Tubing 100
032-10-022FC Adult Flared Nasal Cannula with 2.1m Tubing 100
032-10-107 Adult Flared Tip Nasal Cannula 100

Soft Tip Curved Nasal Cannulas

032-10-101 Adult Soft Tip Curved Nasal Cannula with Tubing 100
032-10-102 Adult Soft Tip Curved Nasal Cannula 100
032-10-103 Paediatric Soft Tip Curved Nasal Cannula with Tubing 100
032-10-104 Paediatric Soft Tip Curved Nasal Cannula 100
032-10-105 Neonatal Soft Tip Curved Nasal Cannula with Tubing 100

Nasal Cannulas with CO2 Monitoring

032-10-108 Adult Nasal Cannula with CO2 Monitoring 25
032-10-109 Adult Nasal Cannula with O2/CO2 Combi Monitoring 25

Soft Tip Nasal Cannulas

032-10-114 Adult High Demand Soft Tip Nasal Cannula with Tubing 100
032-10-115 Infant Soft Tip Nasal Cannula with Tubing 100
032-10-116 Premature Soft Tip Nasal Cannula with Tubing 100

1 Medical device related pressure ulcers in hospitalized patients. Black JM, et al. International Wound Journal. 2010. Vol 7. No 5.