oxygen therapy
[/ˈɒksɪdʒən ˈθɛrəpi/]
nounpl: oxygen therapies
oxigenioterapia
1. Medical treatment involving the administration of oxygen to patients with respiratory or circulatory deficiencies
The patient was placed on oxygen therapy after surgery to ensure adequate blood oxygenation.
O paciente foi submetido a oxigenioterapia após a cirurgia para garantir oxigenação adequada do sangue.
2. Supplemental oxygen delivery through various devices such as nasal cannulas, masks, or ventilators
Long-term oxygen therapy is essential for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
A oxigenioterapia de longa duração é essencial para pacientes com doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica.
3. Therapeutic use of pressurized oxygen in hyperbaric chambers for wound healing or decompression sickness
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy accelerated the healing of the diabetic foot ulcer.
A oxigenioterapia hiperbárica acelerou a cicatrização da úlcera no pé diabético.
Oxygen therapy is a standard medical procedure in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems. In Brazil, it is commonly administered in hospitals, clinics, and home care settings, particularly for elderly patients and those with chronic respiratory conditions. The term 'oxigenioterapia' is the established medical terminology used by healthcare professionals across all Portuguese-speaking countries, emphasizing the standardization of medical language in international practice.
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