MEDRADSC 2A03 - Oxygen Administration and Suction Therapy

How much of the air that we breathe is made up of oxygen?

21%

oxygen is considered a _______.

medication

oxygen must be _______ by a physician.

prescribed

what are the typical O2 stats for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

94%

oxygen tanks must be > _____ full to use.

50%

A large full tank of oxygen contains ______ lbs of pressure per square inch.

2000

valves reduces pressure in the tank from _____ PSI to ____-___ PSI

2000, 60-80

flow meter

attached to the oxygen supply to regulate flow

what is the usual flow rate of oxygen prescribed?

3-5L/min

what is the usual flow rate of oxygen prescribed for patients who are in shock and involved in a trauma situation?

8-10L/min

what is the usual flow rate of oxygen prescribed to patients with COPD?

mist not exceed 3L/min

what are the different types of tubing on oxygen apparatuses?

corrugated and regular straight tubing

corrugated tubing

larger diameter, condensation builds up inside

what are the different types of masks for oxygen administration?

simple face mask, venturi mask, non-rebreathing mask, humidifier/aerosol mask, nasal cannula and oxygen tent

simple face mask usage

short-term use, delivers 30-50% concentration, usually 3-5L/min

venturi mask usage

mixes oxygen with room air, colour-coded connectors for prescribed dose

non-rebreathing mask usage

can supply 100% oxygen, high flow system, flow rate greater than 10L/min, contains reservoir bag and valve to prevent exhaled air from entering reservoir bag

humidifier/aerosol mask usage

contains oxygen humidifier, corrugated tubing

nasal cannula usage

simplest and most common, delivers 21-60% oxygen, drying, 1-4L/min, 0.25-0.5 L/min in children, never exceeds 4L/min

what situation is an oxygen tent typically used in?

pediatric patients with croup/asthma

ventilator

a mechanical device used to assist in breathing, powered by compressed air and delivers at a controlled respiratory rate

how is a ventilator administered?

through a tracheostomy or the nose/mouth

ventolin

used in asthmatic patients for bronchial dilation, administered in a nebulizer

suction therapy

the use of suctioning devices to clear emesis, sputum or other drainage from the nose, mouth or pharynx

signs suction therapy is needed

profuse vomiting, gurgling and trouble breathing

emergency situation for patient needing suction therapy

roll patient to the lateral position, turn the dial of suction fully on, don gloves and attach catheter tip and place into area

tracheostomies must be suctioned by a _____ _____.

registered nurse