Oxygen Delivery Devices PDF

1. Regulator and Flow Meter: - Appearance: Typically a small, cylindrical device that attaches to oxygen tanks with dial or gauge indicators. - Flow Rates: Zero to the maximum of the tank's capacity. - Key Information: - Regulates and measures oxygen flow to the patient. - When a patient requ...

1. Regulator and Flow Meter: - Appearance: Typically a small, cylindrical device that attaches to oxygen tanks with dial or gauge indicators. - Flow Rates: Zero to the maximum of the tank's capacity. - Key Information: - Regulates and measures oxygen flow to the patient. - When a patient requires supplemental oxygen therapy. 1. Controls and measures oxygen flow to patients. 2. Essential for precision in oxygen delivery. 3. Must be checked regularly for accuracy and leaks. 2. Nasal Cannula: - Appearance: Thin, flexible tubing with two prongs for nostrils. - Flow Rates: ¼ - 6 L/min Adult. Infants 2 or less L/min low flow system FiO2: 22% - 40% - Key Information: 1. Used for low-flow oxygen delivery. 2. Suitable for patients needing supplemental oxygen but not in distress. Also, Adults, children and infants can use it 3. May cause nasal dryness or discomfort over time. 3. Simple Face Mask: - Appearance: Plastic mask covering nose and mouth. - Flow Rates: 5-10 L/min. Reservoir system. - FiO2: 35% - 50% - Key Information: 1. Provides higher oxygen concentration than nasal cannula. 2. Used in emergencies or post-surgery. With Adults children infants 3. Requires monitoring for adequate fit and seal. 4. Needs to be removed while eating; uncomfortable 4Non-Rebreather Mask: - Appearance: Mask with reservoir bag and one-way valves.  - -Flow Rates:. Reservoir system / minimum of 10 L/min to prevent bag collapse on inspiration - FiO2: 60% - 80% - Key Information: 1. Delivers high oxygen concentration. 2. Used for patients in respiratory distress. With Adults children infants 3. Must be removed to while eating. Suffocation hazard. 5. Partial Rebreather Mask: - Appearance: Similar to non-rebreather but lacks one-way valves. Flow Rates: Reservoir system / minimum of 10 L/min to prevent bag collapse on inspiration -FiO2: 40%-70% - Key Information: 1. Allows some exhaled air to be re-inhaled. 2. Slightly lower oxygen concentration than non-rebreather. 3. Easier to use for longer periods. 4. Used With Adults children infants 4. Must be remove while eating. Suffocation hazard. 6. Air Entrainment Mask (Venturi Mask): “The amount of air entrained at these ports varies directly with the size of the port and the velocity of O2 at the jet. The larger the intake ports and the higher the gas velocity at the jet, the more air is entrained. Because they dilute source O2 with air, entrainment devices always provide less than 100% O2. The more air they entrain, the higher the total output flow, but the delivered FiO2 is lower.” - Appearance: Mask with adjustable oxygen dilution valves. - Flow Rates: minimum output flow is 60L/min. The input is depending on the ports (see the picture). - FiO2: 24% - 50% - Key Information: 1. Precise control of oxygen concentration. 2. Useful for COPD patients needing low and stable oxygen levels. 3. Requires careful adjustment and monitoring. 4. Limited to adult only, uncomfortable, and noisy 7. Devices for Delivery of O2 Mixtures with Aerosol: - Are used with air entertainment nebulizer to deliver aerosol and humidification to the patient, either bypassing the airway (T-piece and tracheostomy collar) or with contact with the airway (Aerosol mask and face tent) - A. Aerosol Mask: - Appearance: Plastic mask with connection for tubing carrying aerosol mist. - Key Information: 1. Primary Uses: Administers medications such as bronchodilators or mist for humidification., oxygen 2. Commonly used for asthma or COPD attacks. 3. Ensures proper fit to avoid leaks, requires regular cleaning to prevent infection C. Tracheostomy Collar: An artificial airway inserted directly into the trachea - Appearance: Collar with tubing leading to tracheostomy site. - Key Information: 1. Primary Uses: Enables long-term ventilation, assists with airway obstruction removal, and facilitates secretion manage 2. Provides humidified air or oxygen directly to tracheostomy. 3. Required for patients with obstruction, prolonged respiratory failure, or need for prolonged ventilation. 4. Ensures patient comfort and secretion management. 5. Needs careful handling to avoid infection. B. T-Piece: Used primarily for weaning patients off mechanical ventilation - Appearance: with one end connected to the actual oxygen source, another connecting to the patient, and an open port. - Key Information: 1. Delivers humidified air or oxygen. 2. Primary Uses: Allows spontaneous breathing trials for patients transitioning from ventilators. 3. Used during ventilator weaning. Also Patients who need ventilatory support but are being prepared to breathe independently. 4. Requires secure connections to avoid dislodgment. 8. Small Volume Nebulizer: - Converts liquid medication into aerosol for inhalation. - Appearance: Handheld device with medication chamber and mouthpiece or mask. - Key Information: 1. Administers aerosolized medication directly to lungs. 2. Suitable for short, frequent treatments. 3. Asthma or COPD patients. 4. Requires cleanliness and proper medication dosing. 9. Large Volume Nebulizer: - Appearance: Larger device similar to small volume but with increased capacity. - Key Information: 1. Used for humidification or prolonged treatments. 2. High humidity levels can aid in secretion clearance. 3. Tracheostomy patients or those with thickened secretions. 4. Requires more maintenance and monitoring. 10. Bubble Humidifier: - Appearance: Humidifier with a diffuser creating bubbles in water. - Key Information: - Used when the flow is greater than 4L/min a reference thank you cast membrane dryness 1. Provides moisture to dry oxygen flow. 2. Commonly attached to low-flow devices. 3. Patients on oxygen therapy requiring humidity. 4. Can become a source of infection if not maintained. 11. HME (Heat and Moisture Exchanger): - Captures moisture and heat from exhaled air, returns it to inhaled air. - Appearance: Compact device placed in-line with ventilator circuit. - Key Information: 1. Maintains airway humidity for intubated or tracheostomy patients. 2. Reduces need for external humidifiers. 3. Patients susceptible to airway dryness. 4. Needs regular replacement to maintain efficiency. By Aseel Almalki