Oxygen Setup
Initiating supplemental oxygen therapy is a joint effort among members of the health care team. Protocols need to be established that ensure adequate monitoring and the delivery of optimally heated, humidified, and blended oxygen-air mixtures with variable flow meter, is put though a blender if other than room air or 100 percent oxygen is utilized, and is other bubbled though water to humidify it before delivery to the infant. In our institution, these devices are monitored and serviced as necessary by the respiratory therapist, but the bedside nurse is responsible for ensuring that the equipment is functioning properly. In addition, equipment for assisted ventilation should be placed within easy access of the bedside. This includes appropriately sized equipment for suctioning and for applying manual positive pressure with supplemental oxygen.
Oxygen SetupInitiating supplemental oxygen therapy is a joint effort among members of the health care team. Protocols need to be established that ensure adequate monitoring and the delivery of optimally heated, humidified, and blended oxygen-air mixtures with variable flow meter, is put though a blender if other than room air or 100 percent oxygen is utilized, and is other bubbled though water to humidify it before delivery to the infant. In our institution, these devices are monitored and serviced as necessary by the respiratory therapist, but the bedside nurse is responsible for ensuring that the equipment is functioning properly. In addition, equipment for assisted ventilation should be placed within easy access of the bedside. This includes appropriately sized equipment for suctioning and for applying manual positive pressure with supplemental oxygen.
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