OXYGENATIONDeveloped By

Dari Calamia

Southeastern Louisiana UniversityCollege of Nursing and Health Sciences

School of NursingSpring 2014

STOPHave you reviewed the oxygenation readings and

videos as assigned per your syllabus? If yes, proceed with

this module. If not, go back and prepare for this module then

return and proceed.

Bag Mask Ventilation (BMV)

Also known as: Ambu bag, manual resuscitator, or ‘self inflating bag’.

Used for patient not breathing or not breathing adequately.

Used on ambulances, in hospitals, & anywhere necessary. Use E-C Method to place on patient: E-->holds airway

open, C--> holds seal on mask. Open patients airway using head-tilt chin lift method. Give rescue breathing:1 breath every 5 seconds Don’t forget to connectto oxygen. Turn it up!! ***Remember CPR!!!

Oropharyngeal Airway (OPA)

Uses: protect airway of unconscious patient: post anesthesia, post seizure, comatose, etc.

Many different sizes: Also known as: oralairway Measure by holding airway on side of

face from opening of mouth toback angle of jaw (ear):

Inserting Oropharyngeal Airway

Insert with curved tip pointing towards roof of mouth then rotate 180 degrees once past uvula

Remove briefly every 4 hours to provide mouth care

Nasal Airway Uses: to maintain airway and protect

mucosa when there is frequent suctioning of patients airway through nose.

Many different sizes:

Also known as: NasalTrumpet. Measure by holding airway on side of face from tragus of ear to 1” past nostril.

Inserting Nasal Airway Lubricate airway with water-soluble

lubricant. Insert into nare until rim touches nare.

Remove every 8 hours or according to facility policy and

place in other naris.

Types of oxygen delivery Nasal cannula: place on patient with

prongs pointed down. Dial flowmeter from 1 to 6 liters.

Types of oxygen delivery (cont’d)

Simple Mask: place over nose/mouth. Dial flowmeter 6-10 Liters. Frequent assessment of skin integrity.

Types of oxygen delivery (cont’d)

Partial Rebreather Mask: place over nose/mouth. Dial flowmeter from 6-15 liters. Assess skin integrity frequently. Note reservoir bag and absence of flaps.

Types of oxygen delivery (cont’d)

Non Rebreather Mask: place over nose/mouth. Dial flowmeter from 6-15 liters. Assess skin integrity frequently. Note reservoir bag and presence of flaps.

Types of oxygen delivery (cont’d)

Venturi (Venti) Mask: place over nose/mouth. Dial flowmeter from 4-10 liters. Frequent assessment of skin integrity.

Post-Test

Please proceed to take the post. Don’t forget to review skills in your book to better refine your understanding of the use of oxygenation.

Good luck!