A basic human need
Oxygenation
Administered as a corrective treatment for conditions resulting in hypoxia (low level of oxygen in the Cells).
Oxygen
Sources of Therapeutic oxygen
- Wall Outlets (Central supply)
- Oxygen cylinders
Steam Inhalation Purpose
- To liquefy mucous secretions.
- To warm and humidify inspired air.
- To relieve edema of airways.
- To administer medications.
Device for Steam Inhalation
electronic inhaler
Done among pediatric clients to administer bronchodilators or mucolytic – expectorants
Aerosol Inhalation
Done among adult clients to administer bronchodilators or mucolytic – expectorants
Medimist Inhalation
Type of an Aerosol Inhalation Device
Metered-Dose Inhalers (MDIs)
The MDI device contains a canister (the cylinder)and an actuator (operator of the device), and sometimes a spacer. The canister is connected with a metering dose valve with the actuator. The formulation of the drug present in the canister a liquefied gas propellant.
A technique for removing the liquid secretions with a catheter using a negative (vacuum) pressure. The amount of negative pressure varies depending on the patient and the type of suction equipment. The airway is suctioned from the nose to the mouth.
Suctioning
Removal secretions from the throat through a nasally inserted catheter
Nasopharyngeal Suctioning
Removal secretions from the throat through an orally inserted catheter
Oropharyngeal Suctioning
Removal of secretions from the mouth. It is performed with a suctioning device called Yankeur-tip or tonsil-tip catheter
Oral Suctioning
Similar to nasotracheal suctioning except that the catheter is inserted through the tracheostomy tube rather than the nose. The catheter is inserted approximately 4-5 inches (10-12.5 cm) or until resistance is felt.
Tracheostomy Suctioning
Appropriate-sized catheter for infants
Fr.5 to 8
Appropriate-sized catheter for children
FR. 8 to 10
Appropriate-sized catheter for adults
12 to 18 Fr
Equipment required for oral suctioning
- Yankeur (tonsil tip) suction tip
- Distilled or Saline solution
- Gloves
Amount of Pressure of suctioning equipment
Wall Unit:
Adult: 100-120mm Hg
Child: 95-110mm Hg
Infant: 50-95mm Hg
Portable Unit:
Adult: 10-15mm Hg
Child: 5-10mm Hg
Infant: 2-5mm Hg
Position for Oropharyngeal and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning
Conscious: Semi-Fowler’s position
Unconscious: Lateral Position
A flexible plastic tube that is placed through the mouth into the trachea (windpipe) to help a patient breathe
Endotracheal tube
The process of inserting the Endotracheal tube is called
endotracheal intubation
An endotracheal tube may be placed when?
A patient is unable to breathe on her own, due to a medical emergency, serious illness, or during surgery when a general anesthetic is used
