{"id":182,"date":"2019-09-15T22:34:36","date_gmt":"2019-09-16T02:34:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/facultyancillaryresourceforclinicalproceduresforsaferpatient\/?post_type=chapter&p=182"},"modified":"2020-03-23T17:47:10","modified_gmt":"2020-03-23T21:47:10","slug":"5-5-oxygen-therapy-systems","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/pressbooks.bccampus.ca\/facultyancillaryresourceforclinicalproceduresforsaferpatient\/chapter\/5-5-oxygen-therapy-systems\/","title":{"raw":"5.5 Oxygen Therapy Systems","rendered":"5.5 Oxygen Therapy Systems"},"content":{"raw":"

Critical Thinking Exercises: Questions, Answers, and Sources \/ References<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n
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  1. Explain the difference between low and high flow oxygen systems.<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nAnswer: low flow systems (cannula, simple masks, face tents) High flow oxygen systems (venturi mask \u2013 to concentrate oxygen; non rebreather, partial rebreather; optiflow)<\/em>\r\n\r\nSources:\u00a0Perry, A., Potter, P., Ostendorf, W. (2017). \u00a0Clinical Skills and Techniques<\/em> (9th ed.) Elsevier; Mosby.\r\n\r\nFisher & Paykel Health Care. (2018). Optiflow\u2122 provides respiratory support via nasal cannula<\/em>. Retrieved from\u00a0https:\/\/www.fphcare.com\/nz\/hospital\/adult-respiratory\/optiflow\/mechanisms-of-action\/<\/a>.\r\n\r\n \r\n
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    1. The reservoir bag on a non rebreather mask and a partial rebreather mask must always be kept partially inflated. Why?<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nAnswer: To prevent patient suffocation caused by high CO2 & inadequate oxygen<\/em>\r\n\r\nSource:\u00a0Perry, A., Potter, P., Ostendorf, W. (2017). \u00a0Clinical Skills and Techniques<\/em> (9th ed.) Elsevier; Mosby.\r\n
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      1. Why are non-rebreather masks not available on general nursing units?<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\nAnswer: because of risk of suffocation, chance of hyper oxygenation possible lack of humidity; the nurse \/ patient ratios are too high to allow sufficient observation of the patient to ensure their safety<\/em>\r\n\r\nSource:\u00a0Perry, A., Potter, P., Ostendorf, W. (2017). \u00a0Clinical Skills and Techniques<\/em> (9th ed.) Elsevier; Mosby.\r\n
        Sample Quiz Question<\/strong><\/div>\r\n
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        1. As the home care nurse you often visit people receiving additional oxygen at home. Name 4 safety considerations to be included in your teaching.<\/strong> Answer: <\/em><\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n