The Fundamentals of Oxygen Therapy
The goal of oxygen delivery is to maintain targeted SpO2 levels in children through the provision of supplemental oxygen in a safe and effective way that is tolerated by infants and children to:
- Relieve hypoxemia and maintain adequate oxygenation of tissues and vital organs, as assessed by SpO2/SaO2 monitoring and clinical signs.
- Give oxygen therapy in a way that prevents excessive CO2 accumulation – i.e. selection of the appropriate flow rate and delivery device.
- Reduce the work of breathing.
- Ensure adequate clearance of secretions and limit the adverse events of hypothermia and insensible water loss by use of optimal humidification (dependent on the mode of oxygen delivery).
- Maintain efficient and economical use of oxygen.
Common causes of hypoxemia include:
- Anemia.
- ARDS (Acute respiratory distress syndrome)
- Asthma.
- Congenital heart defects in children.
- Congenital heart disease in adults.
- COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) exacerbation — worsening of symptoms.
- Emphysema.
- Interstitial lung disease.
Curriculum
- 36 Sections
- 35 Lessons
- 2 Hours
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- Fundamentals of Oxygen Therapy Introduction1 Item
- Learning Objectives1 Item
- Learning Objectives Contd.1 Item
- What is This1 Item
- What is to consider1 Item
- Questions to consider1 Item
- Oxygen Therapy1 Item
- Assessing the Need for Oxygen Therapy1 Item
- Precautions and Contraindications1 Item
- Contraindications1 Item
- Indications1 Item
- Basics1 Item
- Physiology1 Item
- What is Pa02?1 Item
- What is Sa02?1 Item
- What is Ca021 Item
- What is Sp021 Item
- Therapy and Diagnosis1 Item
- Oxygen Delivery Systems1 Item
- Flow Rates1 Item
- Equipment1 Item
- Low-Flow Systems1 Item
- Venturi Mask1 Item
- Nonrebreather mask and partial rebreather1 Item
- Physical examination for hypoxemia1 Item
- Pulse oximetry1 Item
- ABG Analysis1 Item
- Complications of Oxygen therapy1 Item
- O2 Toxicity1 Item
- How much O2 is safe1 Item
- Indications for 70% - 100% oxygen1 Item
- Nasal Cannula1 Item
- PEARLS of Wisdom1 Item
- Summary1 Item
- References1 Item
- Testing your skills1 Item
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