Oxygen Administration Flashcards
Therapeutic Effects
To provide supplemental oxygen therapy to diminish respiratory distress and tissue/ organ hypoxia
Indications 1
To meet the increased oxygen demands for any injured or ill patients
Indications 2
Any situation or condition in which hypoxia or hypoxemia is suspected
Contraindications
None, if the patient is showing signs of hypoxia
Side Effects 1
May result in respiratory depression or arrest in patients breathing on “Hypoxia Drive”
Side Effects 2
Oxygen toxicity may result after several days of > 50% oxygen concentration delivery.
Safety Precautions 1
Cylinders that are positioned upright MUST BE secured to prevent tipping or falling over
Safety Precautions 1
Do not seal the valve stem w/ tape or petroleum based substances, it can contaminate the O2
Safety Precautions 1
Do not allow smoking in the vicinity when O2 is in use
Safety Precautions 1
Do not use regulators with missing or modified pins
Safety Precautions 1
Keep all valves closed when not in use even when tank is empty
Safety Precautions 1
Keep oxygen cylinders horizontal and secured from rolling.
Procedure 1
Standard Precautions
Procedure 2
Visually inspect bottle and regulator, pins, o-ring hydro date, damage
Procedure 3
Quickly open valve stem to remove any dirt or debris