Introduction to Oxygen Therapy and Low Flow Systems PDF

Oxygen Therapy Introduction Low Flow and Reservoir Delivery Devices Introduction to Oxygen Therapy  Define PaO2, FiO2, SpO2, hypoxemia and hypoxia. Identify levels of oxygenation including normal and hypoxemia. Objectives Different...

Oxygen Therapy Introduction Low Flow and Reservoir Delivery Devices Introduction to Oxygen Therapy  Define PaO2, FiO2, SpO2, hypoxemia and hypoxia. Identify levels of oxygenation including normal and hypoxemia. Objectives Differentiate Fixed or Variable FiO2. Calculate an inspiratory flow requirement.  Fractional Inspired Oxygen Content (FiO2); ▪ fraction or percentage of oxygen in the gas being measured. ▪ FiO2 of atmospheric air is 0.21 ▪FiO2 of oxygen from the piping system is 1.0 PaO2 ▪partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (mmHg) Hypoxia Definitions ▪ oxygen delivery to the tissues falls short of cellular needs Hypoxemia ▪low amounts of oxygen within arterial blood (PaO215LPM 0.60-0.90 FiO2 is Variable Explanation of High FiO2 Capabilities Southmedic Inc is the creator of Oxymask Limited information available about the specifics of the design Capable of high FiO2 but still variable mask is designed around a diffuser which concentrates and directs oxygen towards the mouth and nose Oxymask  Indications For Use Many hospitals are now using the Oxy Mask when adequate oxygenation cannot be achieved with nasal cannula. RT will titrate the oxygen flow to achieve desired patient saturations.