*Nasal cannula* Flashcards
1
Q
Nasal cannula indications
A
Patient with serious illness requiring moderate oxygen levels
SpO2 85-93%
Patients needing low dose oxygen (COPD)
2
Q
Nasal cannula contraindictions
A
Explosive environments
3
Q
Nasal cannula cautions
A
Fire hazard
Defribulation (Loosely applied pads)
Paraquat or bleomycin poisoning