RESPIRATORY TREATMENTS

MEDICATIONS

Bronchoconstrictor Bronchodialator Mast Cell Inhibitor Anti-inflammatory Antibiotics

Nose and Throat

Septoplasty – surgical reconstruction of the nasal septum

Sinusotomy – surgical incision into a sinus. Used to tx chronic sinusitis

Laryngectomy – surgical removal of the larynx

Endotracheal Intubation – establishes an airway

Trachea and Bronchi

Tracheotomy – emergency procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea to gain access to the airway below a blockage

Tracheostomy – creating an opening into the trachea and inserting a tube to facilitate airway clearance and air diffusion

Stoma – an opening on a body surface

Lungs, Pleura, Thorax

Pneumonectomy – removal of all or part of a lung

Lobectomy – removal of a lobe Pleurectomy – surgical removal of part of

the pleura Thoracentesis – puncture of a chest wall

with a needle to obtain the fluid from the pleural cavity, etc (use to re-expand collapse lung and to drain pleural effusions

Thoractomy – surgical incision into the chest wall

Respiratory Therapy

Supplemental Oxygen Postural Drainage Ventilator/Respirator – Mechanical

device for artificial ventilation IPPB Machine – Intermittent Positive

Pressure Breathing

Oxygen Depending on the

state, health care assistant may not be able to administer

Used to treat hypoxia (symptoms inc. rapid resp rate/pulse, restlessness and cyanosis)

Needs a physician order – will include the method of administration and the concentration to be given

Methods of Administration

Cannula –a low-flow oxygen delivery device designed to operate with flows usually 2 to 6 L/min.   

Methods of O2 Administration

Mask – rate 6 to 10 liters/min

These devices are high-flow oxygen delivery devices.  Precise F1O2's are controlled using Bernoulli's principle. F1O2 can be adjusted by changing either the size of the jet or the size of the air entrainment port.

Methods of O2 Administration

Tent/Hood – rate 10 to 12 liters/min

Methods of O2 Administration

Plastic tube inserted by MD, RN, RT, or other qualified indiv.

Flow rate 2 to 6L/min

Precautions

Monitor patient Humidify O2-distilled

water, max fill ½ to 2/3 fill

Avoid flammable materials No smoking No flammable

materials (nail polish removal)

Static electricity