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Respiratory II
Question | Answer |
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Oxyhood | 7-12l/min can be >90% Useful for infant or child too small for mask |
Oxyhood nursing implications | easy visiblity and access to child Moist environment may lead to skin irritation and prevent quick assessment or respiratory effort |
This for of O2 therapy can have oxygen flow up to 6l/min. | Nasal cannula |
This form of o2 therapy offers 24-45% FiO2 | Nasal cannula |
Nasal cannula nursing implications | prongs in nares properly, cannula fits snug and comfortably, water-soluable jelly to nares and lips, assess pressure points/irritation q2-4h, |
Nasal cannula nursing implications | place guaze under the tubing across checks or behind the ears to prevent breakdown, assess for changes in respiratory rate since this may cause a need for amount of o2 to be changed |
This type of o2 therapy is inserted into one naris and then into the pharyngeal space approx. at the level of the uvula | Nasal catheter |
Nasal catheter nursing implications | rarely used due to discomfort, assess level of cath q2-4hr, note drying or irritation at the oropharynx or nares. |
Mask fits over mouth and nsoe. Two ports on each side of the mask provide for co2 exhalation. | Simple face mask |
Flow rate must be set on at least 5l/min to flush out co2 | Simple face mask |
Flow rate normally set at 5-8l/min FiO2 is at 30-60% | Simple fask mask |
Simple face mask nursing implications | Contraindicated in clients with co2, must fit well, assess skin q2h, provide skin care to covered area by mask, monitor for risk of aspriation, emotional support to client who feels claustrophobic, talk with physician about using nasal cannula for eating |
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