Methods of O2

Nasal Cannula (6)
- Low flow
- Administers Low O2 (pts w/ chronic CO2 retention)
- Easy to ambulate w/ eat and talk
- >5 liters of O2 will dry the nasal membrane
- Allow 1-6L
- COPD PTS 2L/MIN
Simple Face Mask (6)
- O2 quick and for short periods
- Used for transport
- 6-12L/min 35%-50%
- Humidification of inspired air
- Watch for necrosis at the top of the ear
- REQ >5L/min TO PREVENT EXPIRATION AIR BUILD ^
Partial Rebreathing Mask (6)
- Reservoir bag conserves CO2
- Short-term 24h therapy (pt who need ^ O2)
- Cannot be used w/ a ^ degree of humidity
- Used when blood O2 must be Raised
- NOT RECOMMENDED FR PT W/ COPD
- DO NOT USE W/ A NEBULIZER
Non-Rebreather Mask (7)
- High concentrations of O2 delivered Accurately
- O2 flows in the bag but valve prevent expired air from returning
- 24 hour therapy
- Caution w. ^ humidity
- Flow Rate Must be Sufficient
- Make sure that the proper valve is closed (expiration)
- INTUBATION MAY BE THE NEXT STEP
O2 Conserving Cannula (6)
- ^ O2 concentration w/ a LOWER flow
- >8L/min
- CANNOT BE CLEANED
- Pulse ox is needed to determine flow
- Heavy on the ears (can be padded)
- LONG TERM O2
Venturi Mask (3)
- HIGH FLOW
- High O2 (24% 28% 31% 35% 40% 50%)
- HELPFUL IN DELIVERING LOW CONSTANT O2 FOR COPD PT'S

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Methods of O2

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2010-05-06T23:45:20Z

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