An instrument, machine, appliance, implant, software or other article intended to be used for a medical purpose.

Data Element

Oxygen Delivery Device
Description

Specification of the method of oxygen delivery.

Usage note: Provides critical context to understanding a patient's respiratory status, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic which predominantly causes illness with pneumonia. 

Examples include but are not limited to nasal cannula, face mask, non-rebreather, BIPAP, CPAP, and ventilator. This would provide critical additional context to understanding a patient's respiratory status, especially in light of the COVID-19 pandemic which predominantly causes illness with pneumonia.

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