7. OXYGEN Administration nwc.pptx

education purposes

1. OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION

2. DEFINITION: Giving oxygen through the airway to correct hypoxia in the body and prevent tissue damage (Hypoxia- a state in which oxygen is not available in sufficient amounts at the tissue level) PURPOSE: To maintain/ achieve arterial oxygen saturation at 95%

3. Airway obstruction Severe infections eg septicemia, lung disease Inefficient cardiac functions in heart failure Shock causing stagnation of blood flow Compromised respiratory system Conditions leading to hypoxia INDICATIONS

4. Oxygen storage

5. flowmeter

6. OXYGEN DELIVERY MODALITIES Oxygen mask Delivers 5-10L/Min SPO2 85%-90%

7. Non- rebreather oxygen mask Delivers 10-15l/min SPO2 less than 85%

8. Nasal prongs Delivers 1-5l/min SPO2 90-95%

9. WOUND DRESSING