Today our topic of discussion is Procedure of Oxygen Administration .
Procedure of Oxygen Administration
Procedure
- Explain the procedures to the patient and relatives to get the cooperation and win the confidence. What you are going to do and reassure him. Explain the purpose of procedure.
- Put the instructions regarding the fire precautions in the ward or unit. Instruct the relatives or visitors regarding safety measures required during the oxygen inhalation Observe vital signs and breathing pattern
- Collect the necessary articles at the bedside.
- Give comfortable position to the patient.
- Screen the bed of the patient.
- Wash hands to prevent cross-infection.
- Measure catheter from the tip of the nose to ear label for distance to enter, mark the length with ink Check the apparatus for working condition.
- Open the main valve in an anti-clockwise direction.
- Observe for pressure reading on the gauge. Open the wheel valve on the regulator and see the reading on the meter adjust the flow of O, 2-4 1. for adults or as desired.
- When the wheel valve is opened the oxygen will start bubbling through the water in the Wolf’s bottle.
- Attach the catheter to the connecting tube oxygen will start bubbling through the water in the Wolf’s bottle.
- Attach the catheter to the connecting tube and check the flow of O, through the catheter to prevent by dipping it under the water in the bowl
- Lubricate the tip of catheter with water soluble jelly
- Bring catheter across cheek and scope securely with adhesive tape.
After Care of the Patient
- Be with the patient fill he is at case
- Keep the patient warm and comfortable
- Observe the patient’s progress by assessing vital signs and color
- Observe patient’s progress at specified intervals to make sure that the state of anoxemia is treated.
- When the O, is discontinued. Unscrew regulator he the liter flow disconnect the catheter and put it in kidney tray
- Clean the catheter, first with cold water, then with warm soapy water and finally with clears water bill it for, 3-5 minutes, dry it and store in a cool dry place
- All other articles must be cleaned with soap and clean water dried and then replaced to their usual places
- Wash hands.
Patient Education
- Educate the client and visitors about the hazard of smoking with oxygen in use
- Request other clients in the room and visitors to smoke in areas provided elsewhere in the hospitals.
- Educate the patients about the short-circuit spark of electrical equipment
- Educate the patient, about safety precautions.
Complications
- The use of contaminated equipment can spread infection in the patient
- Fire is a potential hazard when oxygen is administered
- If there is no sufficient humidity, there is a chance of drying and irritation of mucus membrane.
- Prolonged exposure to a high concentration causes damage to the lung tissue and atelectasis
- If there are increased oxygen concentrations in inspired air, there is a chance of collapse of alveoli
- The oxygen therapy may affect eyes.
- Ulceration, edema and visual impairment, etc. result from the toxic effects of O, on the cornea and lens of adult.
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