Oxygen Delivery Considerations for Home Concentrators

Clinical Recommendations

• The British Thoracic Society recommends nasal cannulae as the first choice of delivery device for patients requiring home oxygen therapy, as they are generally well-tolerated for long-term use 1, 2
• For patients requiring precise oxygen dosing, such as those with hypercapnic respiratory failure, the British Thoracic Society suggests considering using shorter tubing lengths or verifying flow at the distal end when using extended oxygen tubing with a home concentrator 3, 4