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OXYGEN SUPPLEMENTATION O 2 must be
humidified for supplementation of more than an hour.
A B C
OXYGEN SUPPLEMENTATION A, O 2 cages include sophisticated commercial models that regulate FIO 2 , temperature,
humidity, and other variables. B, O 2 cages can be makeshift, such as this airline carrier with plastic wrap covering most
of the holes and with the cage door covered by a gallon-sized zip bag. Oxygen tubing can be inserted into the cage
to produce an O 2-rich environment, but such cages require monitoring to avoid excess retention of CO 2, heat, and
humidity. C, Incubators are useful for short- and long-term O 2 supplementation for cats and small dogs. Because these
containers can become hot, it is necessary to monitor internal temperatures.
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