Guest guest Posted August 1, 2004 Report Share Posted August 1, 2004 heidi, My DD is 6 and we have had oxygen her most of her life. As an infant/toddler it was tough to keep the cannula on. Now it is no big deal. has given me some hints on making it more comfortable for her. First we use a cannula like the Salter because it tends to be a bit stiffer than the other brands. still used the infant size most of the time. She weighs about 41 pounds. Then, we cut off the prongs. We cut them totally off. She may need a bit more oxygen this way but it is worth it. We also use humidity because it is more comfortable for her. Giving her some control in this situation helps compliance a whole lot. We have let her help us put the cannula on, etc. since late infancy. sleeps with a continuous pulse ox. For our family, it is more convenient than waking up and having to check to make sure the oxygen is on. It does go off three or four times a night but I still sleep better with it than without. She has been taught to wiggle her toes if she needs help and can't speak (as in an asthma attack). also hypoventilates and has hypercapnia and hypercarbia. is also pretty fair but I can't always tell when her sats are low. She can be pretty blue and have decent sats and be pink in the 80s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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