oxygen therapy definitions Flashcards
has prongs, slide adjuster, end adapter, o2 concentration of 22-40%, flow rates of 1-6L, humidify for >4L
nasal cannula
short period of time, moderate flow rate, o2 40-60% with 6-10L
simple facemask
mask and reservoir bag, tubing, high flow rate
reservoir bag filled with 100% o2 and delivers with 60-95% o2
nonrebreather mask
soft mask, loosely covers mouth and nose, alternative for pt that is claustrophobic, o2 28-200%
face tent
fits over tracheostomy, adjustable elastic strap under pt neck
trach collar
t shaped device that connects o2 source to endotracheal tube
T connector
used in pediatrics and newborn
oxygen hood
adapter to connect tubing to the flow meter
christmas tree adapter
device used to indirectly measure oxygen saturation
pulse oximeter
device used to promote pulmonary hygiene, encourages pt to deep breathing exercises
incentive spirometer
device used to help clear mucus from pt airway, pt blows into device
flutter/acapella valve
used to suction oral cavity/remove secretions from back of mouth or pharynx
suction catheter
used to keep tongue from falling to back of pt throat, prevents occlusion of airway, short term
artificial oral airway
used in nares to maintain patency of nares so comatose pt can be nasally suctioned
nasal trumpet
placed through mouth into trachea just below larynx, connected to ventilator, comatose pt
endotracheal tube