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An extensive array of home and portable oxygen systems and pulmonary medication devices allow patients with serious lung and heart problems to continue or even start treatments at home. Hospital stays can be shortened, and in some instances, avoided. Oxygen concentrators are a mainstay of Home Oxygen delivery systems. This treatment delivers a consistent, controlled flow of oxygen to the patient, according to their needs. New technologies allow the delivery of oxygen at rates and concentrations to satisfy the changing needs of a patient, whether at rest or during activities. This, combined with new lightweight portable equipment, allows patients to be more active in and outside the home - and even travel.

Patients with asthma, bronchitis and other lung problems often need medication delivered directly to the lungs. This is accomplished with various types of nebulizers. The type of nebulizer (ultrasonic or compressor) and medication are prescribed by the physician. Many models are lightweight, compact, portable, and operated by a household electrical outlet, rechargeable battery pack or car lighter.

Portability helps patients carry on a normal lifestyle while maintaining an effective treatment program

New technologies allow the delivery of oxygen at rates and concentrations to satisfy the changing needs of a patient, whether at rest or during activities. This, combined with new lightweight portable equipment, allows patients to be more active in and outside the home - and even travel

Monroe Oxygen & Medical Supplies specialists provide oxygen delivery systems and respiratory products that conform strictly to the physician's prescription.

Oxygen Therapy / Monroe Oxygen & Medical Equipment responds to the needs of every patient individually by providing the oxygen system most appropriate for his or her lifestyle. Oxygen concentrators, stationary and portable liquid oxygen systems, and high pressure cylinders are provided according to the physician's prescription and with consideration for the activity level of each patient, Monroe Oxygen & Medical Equipment regularly monitors how well each respiratory patient follows the prescribed course of treatment, ensuring compliance with liter flow and hours of use. Regularly monitoring patient compliance increases the likelihood that patients will receive the maximum benefit from the prescribed therapy.

Respiratory Therapy / Nebulizers, which aerosolize respiratory medications for direct deposition in the upper and lower airways, are used in the treatment of many diseases, including asthma. The availability of unit dose respiratory medications delivered to the patient's home ensures proper dosage, prescribed solution strength, and preservation of product sterility. Oxygen saturation recording, as well as carbon dioxide trending, are services Monroe Oxygen & Medical Equipment can provide to assist physicians in patient management.

Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) / Sleep disorders adversely affect health, mood, and energy levels. Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) devices maintain open airways in patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea by providing airflow at prescribed pressures during sleep. Most patients receiving CPAP report better quality sleep, more energy, increased alertness, and improved cognitive function. In order for treatment modalities to be effective, patients must be compliant with their prescription. The trained professional staff at Monroe Oxygen & Medical Equipment maximizes compliance through careful instruction and follow-up monitoring.

Noninvasive Ventilatory Support / Noninvasive Ventilatory Support (NVS) provides a means for physicians to intervene earlier in the progression of chronic respiratory disease. The patient advantages of the NVS program include: Ventilatory muscle rest Improved exercise tolerance Improved quality of sleep Improved cognitive function Decreased hospital days Fewer untimely hospital readmission’s The success of the program in supporting the patient and physician is achieved through appropriate patient identification, education and training, and compliance monitoring. The program employs: Extensive mask fitting and desensitization.