Emergency Oxygen Administration Flashcards

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Define Hypo and Hyperventilation in Adults, Children, and Infants

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  • Adults 20 breaths per minute
  • Children 30 breaths per minute
  • Infants 50 breaths per minute
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When do you apply Emergency Oxygen

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  • Situations of Hypo or Hyperventilation

- When person is not breathing

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3
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What do you need to apply emergency Oxygen

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  • Oxygen Cylinder
  • Pressure regulator with flowmeter
  • Delivery Device
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4
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What is the difference between variable and fixed flow rate systems

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  • Variable allows adjustment of flow rate, fixed does not and is usually set to 15 liters per minute
  • Variable must be assembled, fixed are all pre-connected ready to go
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5
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Describe Flow Rate, Oxygen concentration, and uses for Nasal Cannula

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  • Flow Rate: 1-6 Liters per minute
  • Oxygen concenration: 24-44%
  • Uses: Victims with breathing difficulty or who are unable to tolerate other masks
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Describe Flow Rate, Oxygen concentration, and uses for Resuscitation mask with Oxygen inlet

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  • Flow Rate: 6-15 LPM
  • Oxygen Concentration: 33-55%
  • Uses: Victims with breathing difficulty or who are not breathing
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Describe Flow Rate, Oxygen concentration, and uses for Non Rebreather mask

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  • Flow Rate: 10-15 LPM
  • Oxygen Concentration: Up to 90%
  • Uses: For breathing victims only, cant use in someone who is not breathing
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Describe Flow Rate, Oxygen concentration, and uses for Bag Valve mask

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  • Flow Rate: 15 LPM or higher
  • Oxygen concentration: 90% or more
  • Victims with difficulty breathing or who are not breathing
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When assembling the Oxygen tank, what are some considerations to ensure effectiveness

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  • Tank needs more than 200 PSI
  • Should lay tank on side during use
  • Make sure oxygen is flowing prior to administering
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What is the “blow by” technique when administering oxygen

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  • Best for young children and infants especially if frightened by mask
  • Should hold the mask 2 inches from face, wave slowly from side to side, instruct patient to breath normally
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