A nasal RAM cannula is a small, curved tube that delivers oxygen or other gases to patients through the nostrils. It has several features, including:
- Soft material: Made of soft, flexible materials like silicone or plastic to ensure comfort and a secure fit
- Curved prongs: Designed to fit securely in the nostrils
- Adjustable flow: Allows precise regulation of supplemental oxygen flow rate
- Color-coded sizes: Helps ensure patient compliance and effective therapy
- Flexible tubing: Helps promote developmentally appropriate positioning for infants and children
- Oxygen tubing adapter: Includes a 15-millimeter oxygen tubing adapter for use with low-flow or high-flow humidified oxygen
A nasal RAM cannula can be used to:
- Improve tidal volumes
- Decrease the work of breathing
- Improve ventilation and oxygenation
- Help transition from invasive ventilation to non-invasive ventilation
- Provide respiratory support following extubation
- Avoid intubation during acute illnesses