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Hazards of oxygen therapy
Ans: Oxygen therapy has several safety concerns
associated with its use. The most common include
fire, equipment malfunction, and pressure hazards.
When oxygen therapy is part of your patient's plan of
care, it is your responsibility to provide education to
the patient and family about the safe use of oxygen.
When fire and high concentrations of oxygen come
into contact with each other, extremely rapid
burning can result. Because of this, it is important
that oxygen is not used around fire or in an
environment where there's a potential for sparks. It
is recommended that oxygen delivery systems be
kept 10 feet from any open flames.
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Caution patients when using electrical equipment in
such as razors or radios when oxygen is in use. The
electrical equipment must be functioning properly
and well grounded. Both have the potential to cause
sparks if they malfunction and could result in fire.
Teach children receiving oxygen therapy not to play
with electric or friction toys since they can also
cause sparks.
In both the hospital and home settings, display an
"oxygen in use" sign on the patient's door or the front
door of the home to notify visitors and other family
members that oxygen is in use and they must take
extreme caution.
Depending on the setting, oxygen is supplied in
different ways. In inpatient settings, oxygen is
usually stored in large holding tanks outside of the
building and piped in to patient rooms via outlets on
the wall that are located behind the patient's bed. In
home care, oxygen is usually supplied in small
portable tanks.
Always handle oxygen tanks with caution. Keep them
upright and secured with a chain or in an appropriate
holder to keep them from falling and the valve
rupturing. Store empty oxygen tanks upright as well
and secure them appropriately.
Before initiating oxygen therapy, make sure all equi
Indications for oxygen therapy
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Ans: Oxygen therapy is indicated for patients who
are at risk for developing hypoxia. This includes
patients who are recovering from surgery and may be
in pain or still sedated. It also includes patients who
have a respiratory illness that causes excessive
secretions to accumulate in the lungs or conditions
that reduce the circulation of blood through the
lungs. Many patients with cardiac conditions are also
at risk of developing hypoxia and benefit from oxygen
therapy.
The degree of hypoxia the patient is experiencing
usually determines what signs and symptoms he or
she will exhibit. The patient's age, general health,
current disease process, and history of chronic
illness also play a role in how the patient responds to
hypoxia.
In the early stages of hypoxia, the patient is often
restless and confused and might report feeling
anxious. The patient's vital signs might also vary
from baseline, with heart rate, respiratory rate, and
blood pressure elevated.
In the late stages of hypoxia, the patient is likely to
develop hypotension, bradycardia, and metabolic
acidosis. The patient may also develop cyanosis, a
bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous
membranes.
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Oxygen Therapy - Skills Modules
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Questions and Graded Answers
Hazards of oxygen therapy
Ans: Oxygen therapy has several safety concerns
associated with its use. The most common include
fire, equipment malfunction, and pressure hazards.
When oxygen therapy is part of your patient's plan of
care, it is your responsibility to provide education to
the patient and family about the safe use of oxygen.
When fire and high concentrations of oxygen come
into contact with each other, extremely rapid
burning can result. Because of this, it is important
that oxygen is not used around fire or in an
environment where there's a potential for sparks. It
is recommended that oxygen delivery systems be
kept 10 feet from any open flames.
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Caution patients when using electrical equipment in
such as razors or radios when oxygen is in use. The
electrical equipment must be functioning properly
and well grounded. Both have the potential to cause
sparks if they malfunction and could result in fire.
Teach children receiving oxygen therapy not to play
with electric or friction toys since they can also
cause sparks.
In both the hospital and home settings, display an
"oxygen in use" sign on the patient's door or the front
door of the home to notify visitors and other family
members that oxygen is in use and they must take
extreme caution.
Depending on the setting, oxygen is supplied in
different ways. In inpatient settings, oxygen is
usually stored in large holding tanks outside of the
building and piped in to patient rooms via outlets on
the wall that are located behind the patient's bed. In
home care, oxygen is usually supplied in small
portable tanks.
Always handle oxygen tanks with caution. Keep them
upright and secured with a chain or in an appropriate
holder to keep them from falling and the valve
rupturing. Store empty oxygen tanks upright as well
and secure them appropriately.
Before initiating oxygen therapy, make sure all equi
Indications for oxygen therapy
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Ans: Oxygen therapy is indicated for patients who
are at risk for developing hypoxia. This includes
patients who are recovering from surgery and may be
in pain or still sedated. It also includes patients who
have a respiratory illness that causes excessive
secretions to accumulate in the lungs or conditions
that reduce the circulation of blood through the
lungs. Many patients with cardiac conditions are also
at risk of developing hypoxia and benefit from oxygen
therapy.
The degree of hypoxia the patient is experiencing
usually determines what signs and symptoms he or
she will exhibit. The patient's age, general health,
current disease process, and history of chronic
illness also play a role in how the patient responds to
hypoxia.
In the early stages of hypoxia, the patient is often
restless and confused and might report feeling
anxious. The patient's vital signs might also vary
from baseline, with heart rate, respiratory rate, and
blood pressure elevated.
In the late stages of hypoxia, the patient is likely to
develop hypotension, bradycardia, and metabolic
acidosis. The patient may also develop cyanosis, a
bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous
membranes.
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