We provide care to patients who are critically ill with life threatening illness or conditions. This group of patients require constant and close monitoring and support from special equipment and medication in order to maintain normal body function .

Everyone needs oxygen in order to live. It is used by all of your main organs and tissues. When your body does not get enough oxygen, you may have difficulty breathing, problems with your heart, fatigue, loss of memory, headaches, or confusion. Using oxygen decreases the work your heart has to do. Oxygen is one of your best medicines.

A person with heart or lung problems may benefit from breathing air with more oxygen.

Since oxygen is a medicine, your doctor will prescribe how much oxygen to use and when to use it according to your specific needs. Make sure you adjust and readjust the liter flow according to your prescription and activity.

It is very important that you never increase or decrease your oxygen unless your doctor says you may

To learn more about these, you can go to: www.homeoxygen.org/airtrav.html.

Non-invasive Ventilation (NIV) is a treatment to help with your breathing. It involves wearing a mask connected to a machine, which makes breathing in and out easier and supports the muscles that make your lungs work.

It is generally worn at night during sleep. The mask provided has been specifically selected to fit your face and the machine has also been set for your breathing.

NIV can improve sleep quality leading to better energy and concentration level during the day. It can also help you feel less breathless than before.

Sometimes, it is used during acute setting for those patients who experience acute episode of breathing difficulties, and is usually administered over a period of days.

Side effect associated with NIV is rarely severe and easily resolved.