Which device is used to ensure proper oxygen delivery pressure?

The pressure regulator is essential for maintaining the correct oxygen delivery pressure in medical and emergency settings. This device works by controlling the pressure of oxygen coming from a tank or source, ensuring that it is delivered at a safe and effective pressure for patient use.

This is particularly important because different medical applications require precise oxygen pressures, and delivering oxygen at the incorrect pressure could result in ineffective treatment or even harm to the patient. Pressure regulators help to convert high-pressure gas from storage tanks to a lower, usable pressure that is safe for the patient, allowing for controlled and reliable oxygen therapy.

Other devices like flow meters measure the volume of oxygen being delivered over time and are often used alongside pressure regulators, but they do not directly control the pressure itself. Oxygen concentrators generate oxygen but are not designed specifically for regulating delivery pressure. An oximeter is a monitoring device that measures oxygen saturation in the blood, rather than controlling oxygen delivery.