Many children need oxygen when they go home from the hospital. Oxygen is used for many different conditions, including:
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD)
Congenital heart disease
Cystic fibrosis (CF)
Tracheostomies
Other rare diseases
Your child's doctor and health care team will determine if your child needs additional oxygen in order to keep the right amount of oxygen in the blood.
Oxygen is often needed to keep the child comfortable, decrease the amount of work needed to breathe and, in some cases, help your child grow. Some children are placed on oxygen to prevent problems with their heart.
Download Oxygen Cylinder Chart for Pediatric Patients (PDF)