Caring for Your Baby's Nasal Cannula Many infants who have
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months. The infant's oxygen needs often increase during and
after eating or taking inhaled medicines. To provide your
newborn with oxygen, you may need to use a Reference nasal
cannula Opens New Window. A nasal cannula is a flexible plastic
tube that is used to deliver oxygen to the body through the
nose. Oxygen passes through the tube and into the nostrils. Take
basic precautions while caring for an infant who is using a
nasal cannula for oxygen therapy. - Order oxygen from your
medical supplier 2 to 3 days before you run out. - To prevent
fire and explosion, do not allow smoking, open flames, oil
products, or electrical or spark hazards in the same room or
area where the infant is receiving oxygen. - Make sure that the
prongs of the cannula are always fully inserted into the
infant's nose. - Do not let the oxygen tubing become kinked o