Oxygen Administration Flashcards

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Therapeutic Effects

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

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2
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Indications 1

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To meet the increased oxygen demands for any injured or ill patients

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3
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Indications 2

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Any situation or condition in which hypoxia or hypoxemia is suspected

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4
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Contraindications

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None, if the patient is showing signs of hypoxia

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5
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Side Effects 1

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May result in respiratory depression or arrest in patients breathing on “Hypoxia Drive”

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6
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Side Effects 2

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Oxygen toxicity may result after several days of > 50% oxygen concentration delivery.

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7
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Safety Precautions 1

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Cylinders that are positioned upright MUST BE secured to prevent tipping or falling over

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8
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Safety Precautions 1

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Do not seal the valve stem w/ tape or petroleum based substances, it can contaminate the O2

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9
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Safety Precautions 1

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Do not allow smoking in the vicinity when O2 is in use

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10
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Safety Precautions 1

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Do not use regulators with missing or modified pins

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11
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Safety Precautions 1

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Keep all valves closed when not in use even when tank is empty

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12
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Safety Precautions 1

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Keep oxygen cylinders horizontal and secured from rolling.

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13
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Procedure 1

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Standard Precautions

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14
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Procedure 2

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Visually inspect bottle and regulator, pins, o-ring hydro date, damage

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15
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Procedure 3

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Quickly open valve stem to remove any dirt or debris

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16
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Procedure 4

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Secure the regulator to the bottle open valve and check for leaks

17
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Procedure 5

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Verify adequate tank pressure

18
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Procedure 6

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Apply a nasal canula; flow rate 1-6 lpm : 24%- 44% O2 concentration

19
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Procedure 7

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Apply a non rebreather: flow rate 10-15 lpm: max 90% O2

20
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Procedure 8

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Attache a Bag Valve Mask: flow rate 15-25 lpm: 97%-100%