Supplemental Oxygen Flashcards
Respiratory Meds: Supplemental Oxygen
Treatment for hypoxemia when PaO2 is unable to deliver adequate O2 to capillaries
Respiratory Meds Delivery:
nasal cannula
mask
tent/hood
endotracheal tube
tracheostomy
FDA states: “medical oxygen is defined as a:
prescription drug which requires a prescription in order to be dispensed except….for emergency use”
Co-morbidities: Why are more patientsneeding supplemental oxygen?
Older patients
Multiple medical diagnoses
Pulmonary diagnoses are increasing in incidence and prevalence
What are the advantages ofSupplemental Oxygen?
Oxygen during Exercise:
1) Decreases SOB
2) Decreases dynamic hyperinflation
3) Prolongs exercise tolerance
4) Improves sleep and mood
5) Increases mental alertness and stamina
6) Prevents/delays heart failure in severe lung disease
Oxygen Equipment =
pulse oximeters
oxygen concentrator
oxygen tanks
nasal cannulas
venti-mask
partial re-breather mask
non re-breather mask
mask + nasal cannula
Oxygen Delivery Device - low flow nasal cannula
1-6 L/min
FiO2 = 25-40
Oxygen Delivery Device - high flow nasal cannula
30-60 L/min
FiO2 = 100
Oxygen Delivery Device - venti-mask
2-15 L/min
FiO2 = 24-60
What is the FiO2 and flow rate for the simple face mask ?
flow = 6-10 L/min
FiO2 = 35-50
What is the FiO2 and flow rate for non rebreather?
flow = 10-15 L/min
FiO2 = 80-90
Respiratory Meds: Supplemental O2 Dose
L/min
> rest, activity, exercise
Hours/day
Supply system
> tank of compressed air, liquid O2 reservoir
Dose/Duration/Frequency = depends on patient and desired SpO2
SpO2 Targets:
Pulmonary Dysfunction: <88%
Normal Value: 94 – 98%
Benefits of supplemental O2 =
Increased exercise tolerance
Decreased morbidity due to improved oxygenation of tissue
Improved quality of life
Risks of O2 =
Fire
Dry nose
Airway irritation
Oxygen toxicity - hyperoxia
FiO2 =
Fraction of inspired Oxygen
Room Air = 20 to 21%
Minute Ventilation @ Rest = 6-8 L air/minute
Supplemental Oxygen: Flow Rate = Low Flow Oxygen
Supplies oxygen at flow rates that are lower than patient’s inspiratory demand
Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FIO2) varies with respiratory rate (RR) and tidal volume (TV) = LFNC supplements O2 needs
1 – 6 L/min