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Purposes
- To provide supplemental oxygen to patient needing an increased amount of oxygen
for inspiration
- To prevent hypoxia (occurs if the amount of oxygen delivered to the body tissues is
too low.
Signs and Symptoms
- Tachycardia
- Dyspnea
- Cyanosis
- Restlessness
Equipment
1. Oxygen supply (tank, built in O2)
2. Flow Meter Gauge indicate the gas flow in liters
3. Cylinder Content Gauge indicates the amount of oxygen in the tank
4. Humidifier Bottle prevents dryness of oral and nasal mucous membrane
5. Nasal Cannula/Face Mask
6. No Smoking sign
7. Tape/micropore
8. Gauge
Things To Remember
- Oxygen can be delivered from wall outlet or portable cylinder
- Oxygen can cause drying of mucous membrane
Safety Measures
1. Avoid open flames in the patients room
2. Place No Smoking sign in the areas where Oxygen be used especially in the
patients room and instruct the patient visitors the danger of smoking.
3. Avoid using oil or any clothing stained with oil
4. Receiving oxygen is a frightening experience for patient
5. The patient should wear clothes made of cotton
6. Make sure there are no short circuit on the nasal Cannula or nasal prong.
Procedure
1. Determine the need for oxygen therapy and verify the order for the therapy
2. Assemble all the equipment needed
3. Identify the patient and explain what you are going to do.
4. Wash hands.
5. Provide privacy
6. Set-up the oxygen equipment and the humidifier bottle
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