FUNDA – oxygen administration procedure ⭐

oxygen

- gaseous element essential to life
- prescribed as medication
- administered under controlled conditions

therapeutic supplemental oxygen

used when client is unable to obtain sufficient oxygen for the body's needs

oxygen therapy

- administration of oxygen at concentrations greater than that of ambient air
- intent of treating or preventing hypoxia

goals of oxygen therapy?

- reverse hypoxia
- decrease work of RR, and heart's work in pumping blood

hazards of oxygen therapy?

- oxygen toxicity
- vision difficulties in newborns
- hypoventilation
- atelectasis

wall outlets

a source of oxygen that is a permanent wall-piped system installed next to each bed

oxygen cylinders

- large cylinders: used when high flow rated are essential or when a client requires oxygen for an extended period
- small cylinders: used when transporting clients/short term emergencies

oxygen concentrator

used in home and extended care settings, and compresses room air and extracts oxygen

low-flow delivery system

- do not provide exact oxygen concentrations
- client's breathing pattern influences concentration of oxygen obtained

high-flow delivery system

oxygen percentage is constant

low-flow oxygen delivery device

- nasal cannula (simple and comfortable, 2 to 3 liters)
- simple facemask (for short-term oxygen therapy)
- non rebreather mask (mask that has one way valves that prevent exhaled air from returning to the reservoir bag)

high-flow oxygen delivery device

- venturi mask (delivers higher oxygen concentrations, 5 to 6 liters)

distilled or sterile water

laman ng humidifier

gauze

nilalagay sa pad of ears to prevent skin irritation

safety precautions

- no smoking sign in place
- avoid oils, greases, alcohol, and acetone near client
- avoid mats that generate static electricity
- electric devices should be in good working condition