Oxygen Delivery

‘Oxygen Delivery’ is the purpose of ‘oxygen administration’. ‘Oxygen Delivery’ is a concept referring to the delivery of oxygen to something, such as to combat inadequate oxygenation. It is an essential operation in respiratory care. Various devices may be used to deliver oxygen. Oxygen administration is routinely utilized on the majority of patients admitted the emergency room or ICU with respiratory distress. Indications for oxygen administration include, hypoxemia, increased working of breathing, and hemodynamic insufficiency. The overall goal of oxygen therapy administration is to maintain adequate tissue oxygenation while minimizing cardiopulmonary work. 
Oxygen delivery is defined as the amount of oxygen delivered to the capillaries per minute. It is calculated by the following formula: DO2=CO x CaO2 (mL/min/m2). So oxygen delivery is dependent on cardiac output as well as the arterial oxygen content.
The goal of oxygen delivery may be to maintain targeted SpO2 levels in organisms through the provision of supplemental oxygen in a safe and effective way. Maintain efficient and economical use of oxygen. Reduce the work of breathing.
* Give oxygen therapy in a way which prevents excessive CO2 accumulation - i.e. selection of the appropriate flow rate and delivery device. 
* Ensure adequate clearance of secretions and limit the adverse events of hypothermia and insensible water loss by use of optimal humidification (dependent on mode of oxygen delivery). 
* Relieve hypoxaemia and maintain adequate oxygenation of tissues and vital organs, as assessed by SpO2 /SaO2 monitoring and clinical signs.
Oxygen Delivery is used in Oxygen Therapy.
See: Oxygen Delivery Devices
See also: Peripheral oxygen delivery
See also: Medical Extension; Breathing Aid; Medical Device