Prepare detailed, point‑wise notes on oxygen delivery devices—including low‑flow, high‑flow, and oxygen‑conserving systems—with subheadings covering indications, advantages, disadvantages, settings, titration, escalation, weaning, and guideline‑based recommendations for exam preparation.

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Provide comprehensive, point‑wise notes on oxygen delivery devices, covering indications, flow rates, FiO₂ ranges, advantages, disadvantages, humidification, monitoring, and escalation for exam preparation.

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