Oxygen

• Oxygen 


  Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas used for medical management of cardiorespiratory conditions 
• Safety Measures of O2 Therapy:

  • “No smoking” sign placed in the door, bed (head or foot), and oxygen tank or wall near the tank
  • AVOID electrical equipment
  • NO battery-operated equipment
  • NO woolen clothing (should be made of cotton)
  • NO hair chemicals
  • Standby Fire Extinguisher
• Nasal Cannula

  Delivers low concentration of oxygen at 24% to 45% at flow rates of 2 - 6 LPM
• Simple Face Mask

  40% to 60% at flow rates of 5 - 8 LPM
• Partial Rebreather Mask

  60% to 90% at flow rates of 6 - 10 LPM
• Non-rebreather Mask


  Highest oxygen concentration possible at 95% to 100% at flow rates of 10 - 15 LPM
• Venturi Mask

  24% to 60% at flow rates of 4 - 10 LPM
• Venturi Mask


  Most precise; for Chronic Airflow Limitation e.g. emphysema and bronchitis
• Nasal Cannula


  Most convenient and least anxiety; also for Chronic Airflow Limitation e.g. emphysema and bronchitis
• Partial Rebreather Mask


  Increases FiO2 by recycling expired oxygen
• Non-rebreather Mask


  For emergencye e.g. shock, severe burns
• Face Tents


  Used when O2 masks are not tolerated
• Face Tents

  Assessment: Check facial skin frequently for dampness and chaffing