What does "oxygen tent" mean?

A canopy for the head and shoulders, or a similar enclosure for the whole body, within which air having a higher than normal supply of oxygen can be administered to a patient.

Oxygen tent

Q: What is a synonym for "oxygen tent"?

Common synonyms include: aqua lung, aqua-lung, artificial respiration, aspiration, asthmatic wheeze, breath.

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A canopy for the head and shoulders, or a similar enclosure for the whole body, within which air having a higher than normal supply of oxygen can be administered to a patient.

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aqua lung aqua-lung artificial respiration aspiration asthmatic wheeze breath

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