Long-term oxygenotherapy with ambulatory equipment (use of liquid
oxygen allowing greater autonomy).
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The main reserve contains; the equivalent of 26 to 40 cu.m of oxygen, portable
equipment allowing approximately 7 hours autonomy at the rate of 2 litres
per minute, the customarily prescribed oxygen dosage. Portable equipment
is refilled by transfer from the main reserve.
Of course other sources of oxygen remain available, most often stationary,
such as oxygen extractors, or mixed use sources with boules of various
capacities.
Long-term oxygenotherapy administered 18 to 24 hours a day has considerably
improved the prognosis of right cardiac insufficiencies, a complication
of respiratory insufficiences.
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