Oxygen Delivery Flashcards
Why is supplemental O2 prescribed?
Treat Hypoxemia
What is room air FiO2?
21%
Nasal Cannula
1-6L/min
24-44%
Nasal Cannula benefits
Can eat with device
Nasal Cannula cons
Dry Mucous Membranes
Need humidified O2 for concentration less than 4L/min
Simple Face Mask
5-8L/min
40-60%
Simple Face Mask Pros
Used for mouth breathers
Simple Face Mask Cons
Increases CO2 retention
Partial & Non-Rebreather
10-15L/min
60-90%
Partial & Non-Rebreather Pros
Delivers high percentage of O2
Partial & Non-Rebreather Cons
Increased risk of O2 toxicity
Ensure bag is inflated
Venturi
4-10L/min
24-50%
Venturi Pros
Provides precise % of O2
Venturi Cons
Interferes with eating and drinking
What are the two Aerosol Mask?
CPAP
BiPAP
CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure.
Keep alveoli open
CPAP Administer Nebulized Medications
OSA
CAD
HTN
BiPAP
Bilevel positive airway pressure.
Higher pressures during inhalation than exhalation.
BiPAP Administer Nebulized Medications
COPD
HF
Complications of O2 Therapy
Toxicity
Alveolar Collapse
Signs and symptoms of O2 therapy complications
Twitching
Nausea
Tinnitus
Dysphoria
Safety Guidelines for home O2
No smoking
Do not adjust rate-use only prescribed rate
Keep away from flames
Heat source must be 5 feet away
Keep away flammable liquids and materials
Use cotton linens
Keep canisters upright
Have fire extinguisher handy
Keep concentrators away from walls and curtains
