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HCAP 1230 Assisting with Oxygen Therapy Skills for assisting with oxygen therapy ⚫ Oxygen sources ⚫ Oxygen administration devices ⚫ Care of the resident and equipment  Oxygen is a Drug ⚫ Oxygen is treated like a drug ⚫ It is ordered by the doctor Oxygen Sou...

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