OXYGEN ADMINSTRATION

1	Wash hands
2	Provide privacy
3	Position patient in Fowler or semi Fowler position  unless otherwise ordered , to allow appropriate lung expansion
4	Fill humidifier container to designated level
5	Attach flow meter to humidifier and insert proper oxygen therapy
6	Administer oxygen therapy Via nasal catheter ·         Attach nasal catheter to oxygen tubing , then attach tubing to flow meter ·         Place catheter in cup of water and turn on flow meter to 6 10 L flush tubing ·         Adjust flow Rate to prescribed amount , usually 2 L/mt ·         Determine depth of insertion by using nasal catheter to measure from patients ear lobe to tip of nose ·         Cover tip of catheter with water soluble lubricant ·         Hold catheter to observe its natural curvature and gently insert catheter into one side of nasal passage ·         Inspect ,mouth ·         With draw catheter approx. 1 cm or until its visible ·         Tape catheter in place, it may be taped to bridge of nose or side of cheek ·         Provide slack of tubing and secure patient garment Via nasal cannula/ prongs Attach nasal cannula  to oxygen tubing , then attach tubing to flow meter Place prongs  in cup of water adjust flow meter to 6 10 L flush tubing and prongs with oxygen Adjust flow arte to prescribed amount , place nasal prongs into each nares of patient Adjust straps of cannula over ears ,tighten under chin Place padding between strap and ears Via Face MASK Adjust flow Rate to prescribed amount , usually 6-10 L/mt Place mask over bridge of nose and then cover mouth Adjust straps around patient head and over ears Remove mask and clean skin and dry 1-2 hrs Via oxygen tent Place oxygen machine at head of bed Fanfold top sheet to patients waist Set temperature to 70 degrees Turn machine one , Adjust flow Rate to prescribed amount , usually 10-12 L/mt Placement of Canopy ·         Lift canopy over patient and tuck back canopy under head of mattress ·         Tuck sides of canopy under sides of mattress at head of bed ·         Place folded barn blanket lengthwise across patients thighs ·         Place lower , front edges
7	Provide privacy
8	Position patient in Fowler or semi Fowler position  unless otherwise ordered , to allow appropriate lung expansion
9	Fill humidifier container to designated level
10	Attach flow meter to humidifier and insert proper oxygen therapy
11	Administer oxygen therapy Via nasal catheter ·         Attach nasal catheter to oxygen tubing , then attach tubing to flow meter ·         Place catheter in cup of water and turn on flow meter to 6 10 L flush tubing ·         Adjust flow Rate to prescribed amount , usually 2 L/mt ·         Determine depth of insertion by using nasal catheter to measure from patients ear lobe to tip of nose ·         Cover tip of catheter with water soluble lubricant ·         Hold catheter to observe its natural curvature and gently insert catheter into one side of nasal passage ·         Inspect ,mouth ·         With draw catheter approx. 1 cm or until its visible ·         Tape catheter in place, it may be taped to bridge of nose or side of cheek ·         Provide slack of tubing and secure patient garment Via nasal cannula/ prongs Attach nasal cannula  to oxygen tubing , then attach tubing to flow meter Place prongs  in cup of water adjust flow meter to 6 10 L flush tubing and prongs with oxygen Adjust flow arte to prescribed amount , place nasal prongs into each nares of patient Adjust straps of cannula over ears ,tighten under chin Place padding between strap and ears Via Face MASK Adjust flow Rate to prescribed amount , usually 6-10 L/mt Place mask over bridge of nose and then cover mouth Adjust straps around patient head and over ears Remove mask and clean skin and dry 1-2 hrs Via oxygen tent Place oxygen machine at head of bed Fanfold top sheet to patients waist Set temperature to 70 degrees Turn machine one , Adjust flow Rate to prescribed amount , usually 10-12 L/mt Placement of Canopy ·         Lift canopy over patient and tuck back canopy under head of mattress ·         Tuck sides of canopy under sides of mattress at head of bed ·         Place folded barn blanket lengthwise across patients thighs ·         Place lower , front edges