Oxygen administration

oxygen administration procedure by tanoj patidar msc nursing D Y Patil school of Nursing, Nerul Navi Mumbai.

1. OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION BY- TANOJ PATIDAR

2. Administering Oxygen by Mask Method.

3. DEFINITION O xygen administration is the process by which supplemented oxygen is administered in high concentration than that of atmospheric air.

4. PURPOSE To relieve dyspnea To prevent hypoxemia To increase oxygenation in tissue To administer higher concentration of oxygen

5. INDICATIONS Respiratory distress Shock Pre intra and post-operative patient Hypoxia and hypoxemia Severe trauma Acute MI

6. ARTICLES Oxygen source Mask Humidifier with distilled water Flow meter Oxygen tubing Gauze pieces/ cotton swabs No smoking signs Water soluble iubricant

7. METHODS Most common ways are: By mask By nasal cannula SOURCES: Wall outlets Oxygen cylinders

8. PROCEDURE Determine need for oxygen therapy , check physicians order for rate , device to be used and concentration Perform an assessment of vital signs , level of consciousness lab values and record Assess risk factors for oxygen administration in patient and environment like hypoxia drive in patient and faulty electrical connection Explain procedure to patient and relatives and emphasize how he has to co operate

9. PROCEDURE Post NO SMOKING signals on patient door in view of patient and visitors and explain to them the dangers of smoking when oxygen is on flow. Wash hands Set up oxygen equipment and humidifier a. Fill humidifier u to the mask on it b. Attach flow meter to source set flow meter OFF position c. Attach humidifier bottle to base of the flow meter d. Attach tubing and face mask to humidifier

10. PROCEDURE Guide mask to patients face and apply it from nose downward .Fit the piece mask to conform to shape of nose Secure elastic band around patients head Apply padding ears as well as scalp where elastic band assess Ensure that safety prevention are followed Insect patient and equipment frequently for flow rate clinical condition level of water in humidifier Etc. .

11. PROCEDURE Wash hand Remove the mask and dry the skin every 2 to 3 hours. if oxygen is administrated continuously do not put powder around the mask Document relevant data in patient record

12. NURSING MANAGEMENT Determine the need for oxygen therapy by verifying the written order from the physician and hospital policy P erform respiratory assessments on each patient to determine level O2 therapy and titration protocol documenting appropriately Encourage the use of inventive spirometry each hour ,to avoid hospital acquired pneumonia