Oxygen therapy is one of the most common interventions in healthcare, yet the needs of patients — and the settings where they are treated — vary widely. Having various styles of masks with narrow delivery ranges often forces clinicians to juggle multiple mask types, complicating workflows and leaving room for error.
I know in my own professional practice, patients weren’t receptive to using closed-in traditional oxygen masks because they continue to be hot and uncomfortable to wear. Often, I’d see these masks on a patients’ forehead or the floor out of frustration! Each type of traditional mask has a set of parameters to remember for proper setup – and if not managed correctly, can set up a patient for an extremely poor outcome. Masks like Venturis, Simple Mask and Non-Rebreathers have been around for decades, with little or no innovative progress – so it’s about time for a change!
The Oxy₂Mask family was created to simplify this reality. With a shared design foundation built around patented diffuser technology, Oxy₂Mask products provide safe, efficient, and comfortable oxygen delivery across diverse patient populations and care settings.
This guide will walk you through the Oxy₂Mask family, highlighting real-world clinical scenarios where each mask is most effective — helping you confidently select the right device for the right patient.
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Why Oxy₂Mask?
At its core, Oxy₂Mask offers five advantages:
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- Targeted oxygen delivery across wide FiO₂ ranges (up to 90%).
- Enhanced patient safety by reducing the risk of CO₂ rebreathing thanks to its open design.
- Improved comfort and compliance, especially for patients anxious about mask wear.
- Streamlined workflows, since one family of devices can replace multiple traditional masks.
- Easy to use for clinicians by being able to titrate oxygen flows to SpO2 results with one mask.
These benefits translate into real-world value: less equipment clutter, less training complexity, and better patient tolerance.
The Core Oxy₂Mask Line: Versatile Oxygen Therapy
Clinical Scenario: An adult patient is admitted through the ED with hypoxemia secondary to pneumonia. Their O₂ requirements vary over the first 24 hours, ranging from 2 LPM to 10 LPM as their condition stabilizes.
The Oxy₂Mask handles this entire spectrum, delivering FiO₂ from 24–90% at flows of 1–15+ LPM. Instead of switching between nasal cannula, simple masks, venturi masks, and non-rebreather masks, clinicians can rely on one device.
- Oxy₂Mask Plus: Designed for adults needing a larger fit, such as bariatric patients.
- Oxy₂Mask Adult: Will fit approximately 80% of the adult population.
- Oxy₂Mask Kid & Tyke: Tailored for pediatrics (ages 3–10) and toddlers (6 months–3 years), ensuring safety and comfort for smaller patients. OxyTyke = 22%-65% FiO2
By consolidating mask types, Oxy₂Mask reduces handoffs and potential errors during transitions of care.
Oxy₂Mask™ EtCO₂: Monitoring Matters
Clinical Scenario: A patient is undergoing conscious sedation for a colonoscopy. The anesthesia team must deliver supplemental O₂ while reliably capturing end-tidal CO₂ data to monitor ventilation.
The Oxy₂Mask EtCO₂ was built for this environment. Its patented diffuser enables accurate EtCO₂ sampling even at higher oxygen flows, preventing waveform distortion. This integration reduces the need for separate sampling cannulas, decreasing patient discomfort and equipment clutter. And with our Oxy₂ patented diffuser, we can deliver up to 83% FiO₂ at 15lpm, offering patients a higher ceiling of oxygen delivery should they need it mid-procedure.
- Oxy₂Mask EtCO₂ Plus offers sizing for larger patients.
- Oxy₂Mask EtCO₂ Adult will fit approximately 80% of the adult population
- Oxy₂Mask EtCO₂ Kid extends this capability to pediatric sedation cases, such as MRI procedures under light anesthesia.
This mask is widely used in ED, procedural sedation suites, and ICUs where capnography is essential.
Oxy₂Pro™: High Oxygen Delivery with EtCO₂ Monitoring
Clinical Scenario: In the GI lab, a patient undergoing ERCP requires moderate sedation. They are at risk for desaturation, so high FiO₂ delivery is critical, but accurate EtCO₂ monitoring is also mandatory for safety.
The Oxy₂Pro provides both — delivering FiO₂ from 48–95% with enhanced EtCO₂ sampling. It allows anesthesia teams to maintain oxygenation while capturing reliable ventilation data during high-risk procedures. With the large star-shaped scope window, and fact that the mask comes intact with ‘no assembly required’, makes endoscopic procedures easier to manage for clinicians.
- Oxy₂Pro Plus expands the fit for larger adults.
- Oxy₂Pro Adult fits most adult faces
This dual capability helps reduce the incidence of hypoxemia and undetected hypoventilation, two of the most common risks during procedural sedation.
OxyMulti-Mask™: Versatility in Motion
Clinical Scenario: EMS responds to a call where a patient with COPD exacerbation requires oxygen. En route, the patient also needs a bronchodilator via nebulizer.
The OxyMulti-Mask transitions seamlessly between high-flow oxygen, aerosol, and humidified therapy. Instead of carrying multiple devices, EMS clinicians can manage evolving needs with one mask.
In the acute care setting, OxyMulti-Mask also benefits step-down units where patients may require O₂ and aerosol treatments throughout the day.
OxyTrach™: Dedicated to Tracheostomy Patients
Clinical Scenario: An ICU patient with a long-term tracheostomy develops pneumonia and requires both oxygen therapy and aerosolized antibiotics.
The OxyTrach is designed specifically for these patients, supporting both high FiO₂ delivery and aerosol therapy through the tracheostomy. Its specialized design ensures a secure, effective solution without makeshift modifications.
OxyArm™: Comfort for Sensitive Cases
Clinical Scenario: A burn unit patient has significant facial grafts and cannot tolerate contact with a standard oxygen mask.
The OxyArm delivers oxygen with minimal facial contact, using a flexible, lightweight arm. It is also well-suited for trauma patients with facial fractures or claustrophobic patients who otherwise resist mask therapy.
- OxyArm Plus provides expanded options for different patient sizes.
By reducing psychological and physical stress, OxyArm helps clinicians maintain oxygen therapy adherence in difficult cases.
OxyMask™ Aerosol: Safer Nebulization
Clinical Scenario: On a busy Respiratory Hospital Ward, an asthmatic patient requires frequent nebulizer treatments.
The OxyMask Aerosol integrates a swivel adapter and utilizes closed sides with an open bottom. This design helps reduce excessive aerosol exposure to patient’s eyes, which could lead to negative side effects.
Available in Adult, Kid, and Tyke sizes, it supports safe and effective therapy across age groups.
Putting It All Together: A Practical Selection Framework
When choosing the right Oxy₂Mask, consider four key factors:
- Patient profile – Age, size, and condition (adult, pediatric, tracheostomy, trauma).
- Therapeutic goal – Oxygen therapy, EtCO₂ monitoring, aerosol delivery, or specialized care.
- Care setting – ED, EMS, PACU, ICU, burn unit, or procedural suite.
- Oxygen needs – Low flow, wide FiO₂ flexibility, or high FiO₂ delivery.
With these criteria, clinicians can quickly align patient needs with the right Oxy₂Mask solution.
Key Takeaway
The Oxy₂Mask family was built to simplify oxygen therapy without compromising safety. From pediatric patients in the ED to adults under procedural sedation, from EMS transport to burn care, Oxy₂Mask provides targeted solutions backed by one unifying design.
By matching masks to real-world clinical scenarios, healthcare teams can streamline workflows, improve patient comfort, and reduce risks — all while carrying fewer devices.
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