A Simple Way of Administering Oxygen to the Pediatric Patient with Upper Airway Obstruction

Abstract

An open-top oxygen tent has been developed for supplying humidified oxygen to the pediatric patient while allowing easy access to the child's head, neck, and upper thoracic region with limited impairment of either observations or movement of the child. This tent is easily and economically fabricated from 0.002-in clear plastic sheeting and 3/4-in polyvinyl chloride pipe available from a local hardware store.