Oxygen Administration

Question 1

Indications

Answer 1

To provide supplemental oxygen therapy to diminish respiratory distress and tissue organ hypoxia

Question 2

Contraindications

Answer 2

Toxic inhallation of certain pesticides (IE paraquat, diquat)

Question 3

Procedure 1

Answer 3

Standard precautions

Question 4

Procedure 2

Answer 4

Visusally inspected oxygen regulator and cylinder/bottle: pins, o-ring, damage, hydro-date

Question 5

Procedure 3

Answer 5

Quickly open the cylinder valve to clear dust and debris

Question 6

Procedure 4

Answer 6

Properly attaches the regulator to the tank, open valve and checks for leaks

Question 7

Procedure 5

Answer 7

Verify adequate tank pressure

Question 8

Procedure 6

Answer 8

Attach Nasal Cannula, flow rate 1-6 l/min, approx 22-44% O2

Question 9

Procedure 7

Answer 9

Attach NRB, flow rate 10-15 l/min, approx 90% O2

Question 10

Procedure 8

Answer 10

Attach BVM, flow rate 15 -25l/min, approx 97-100% O2

Question 11

Procedure 9

Answer 11

Assemble/ Demonstrate humidified O2 delivery system and discuss benefits