HC 3/4 Flashcards
HME company provides
Broad range of equipment
Canes & walkers to ventilators
Some limit what they provide
Home Care RCP must be well versed in at of the equipment their company provides.
HME companies train delivery technicians to
Set-up most of their home care HME (DME).
The more complex O2 devices such as CPAP units.
In certain state may be a conflict with the RT License.
Who sets up the more complex respiratory HME (DME)?
The RCP
What does the RCP set-up?
More complex respiratory HME (DME)
What other equipment may the RCP set-up?
Wheelchairs
Walkers
Feeding pumps
Breast pumps
“Patient Ready” equipment is?
All equipment
Checked to make sure it is
functioning according to the
manufactures’ specifications.
“Patient ready” supplies are commonly stocked where?
Delivery vehicle provided by HC company
Commonly needed/ any equipment that is stocked in the RPCs vehicle includes:
- Medication nebulizers
- Filters for compressor nebulizers
- NC various types & sizes
- O2 tubing, various lengths
- Tubing connectors, various types
- Nipple adapters
- Concentrator filters,CPAP filters
- Adult & Pediatric mask
- Misc. adapters
- Plastic bags, cleaning supplies
- Compressor- nebulizers
- CPAP machine,masks, & headgear
- Pressure manometer for CPAP
- Apnea monitor, electrode kit
- Oxygen analyzer
Commonly needed equipment
- Liter meter
- Respirometer
- Oximeter
- Blood pressure cuff
- Stethoscope
- Small tools
What helps maintain a sense of happiness/ pleasure?
Ability to move about helps to establish a better sense of independence,
ability to exercise and participate in activities.
What should a patient use when planning for outings?
Duration calculations
Chart that comes with the tank
What margin of safety sure the patient allow for?
25%
How long should a tank system last?
2 to 8 hours,
depending on flow and type of device is being used
Patient is flying:
- Check airline for procedure or take on plane
- Airlines usu. require a 24 hr advance
- Some airlines provide tanks with added charge
- Patient/ vendor has to make arrangements pre-and post fight 02
- Traveler profile doctor prescription, diagnosis for O2 need.
- Train and bus travel usu. not a problem, check with carrier
What change did the federal aviation administration FAA make in July 20, 2005?
Bro that 02 patient bring certain portable oxygen concentrator’s onboard commercial flights.
Eliminating logistical problems and expenses associated with provision of oxygen by the airline & need to arrange for supplemental oxygen through and oxygen provider while in the airport.
