ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE: Diagnostic Procedure
Jessica Willard
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Oxygen Therapy
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Description of Procedure
Providing oxygen to increase O2 perfusion and sustain life.
Indications CONSIDERATIONS
O2 saturation below baseline (usually
Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post)
95%>), burn/shock patients, MI,
thrombocytopenia, types of anemia hypoxemiaPre: assess patient; take vitals,
reposition, clear airway if indicated Intra:
monitor O2 sat, provide humidification,
ensure tubing is connected, reassess as
needed Post: titrate/ween off O2 therapy (do
not stop abruptly)
Interpretation of Findings
Client Education
Patient's O2 saturation stays above 92%,
ideally >95%; pt. reports ease of breathing; Report signs/feelings of hypoxemia
dyspnea is relieved; myocardial tissue and
other organs stay perfused
Potential Complications Nursing Interventions
Hypoxemia (tube kinks, gets disconnected, is Provide humidification, patient education,
not reconnected, is not turned on); skin assess for skin breakdown where oxygen
breakdown/ulcer device is attached
ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES
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