Assisting with Oxygen Therapy - PDF
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This presentation covers assisting with oxygen therapy. It discusses oxygen administration devices like nasal cannulas and face masks. It also describes oxygen sources, flow meters, and safety guidelines.
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HCAP 1230 Assisting with Oxygen Therapy Skills for assisting with oxygen therapy âš« Oxygen sources âš« Oxygen administration devices âš« Care of the resident and equipment Oxygen is a Drug âš« Oxygen is treated like a drug âš« It is ordered by the doctor Oxygen Sou...
HCAP 1230 Assisting with Oxygen Therapy Skills for assisting with oxygen therapy âš« Oxygen sources âš« Oxygen administration devices âš« Care of the resident and equipment Oxygen is a Drug âš« Oxygen is treated like a drug âš« It is ordered by the doctor Oxygen Sources âš« Walloutlet âš« Oxygen tank âš« Oxygen Concentrator. Wall Outlet Liquid Oxygen âš« Liquid oxygen system: A portable unit is filled from a stationary unit. Portable Units âš« The portable unit has enough oxygen for about 8 hours. âš« A gauge shows the amount of oxygen in the unit. Oxygen Gauges âš« You should know how to read an oxygen gauge and how to replace the tank if its low. âš« Observe the units in use in your clinical area Concentrators âš« This machine removes oxygen from the air âš« A power source is needed âš« A portable oxygen tank is needed for power outages âš« Resident is limited by the length of the tubing. Flow meters âš« Oxygen is delivered in Liters per Minute. This is called the FLOW RATE. The doctor usually orders between 2 to 5 l/min in residential care âš« If your resident is on oxygen you must know the flow rate and adjust as needed Oxygen Administration Devices âš« Nasal Cannula âš« Two prongs are inserted into the nostrils âš« The tube is brought over the ears and under the chin âš« Allows eating and talking âš« Tight prongs irritate the nose, ears and cheekbones âš« 2-5 l/pm Face Masks âš« Covers the nose and mouth âš« Examine carefully as moisture can built up under the mask âš« Keep face clean and dry. This helps prevent irritation from the mask âš« Masks are removed for eating âš« 5-10 l/pm Nebulizers Used to administer medications such as Ventolin Nebulizers HCA Responsibilities: âš« Recognize when medication is finished âš« Remove mask and turn machine off âš« Wipe residents face and offer water to rinse out their mouth Oxygen Safety âš« Never remove the device used to administer oxygen without permission Check for signs of irritation: âš« Behind the ears âš« Under the nose âš« Face Masks and tubing are replaced on Bath Day Reporting and Observations âš« Report any signs of hypoxia, respiratory distress or abnormal breathing patterns âš« Report any oral hygiene concerns. THE END
