Developed By Dari Calamia Southeastern Louisiana University College of Nursing and Health Sciences School of Nursing Spring 2014

Have you reviewed the oxygenation readings and videos as assigned per your syllabus? If yes, proceed with this module. If not, go back and prepare for this module then return and proceed.

 Also known as: Ambu bag, manual resuscitator, or ‘self inflating bag’.  Used for patient not breathing or not breathing adequately.  Used on ambulances, in hospitals, & anywhere necessary.  Use E-C Method to place on patient: E-->holds airway open, C--> holds seal on mask.  Open patients airway using head-tilt chin lift method.  Give rescue breathing: 1 breath every 5 seconds  Don’t forget to connect to oxygen. Turn it up!! ***Remember CPR!!!

 Uses: protect airway of unconscious patient: post anesthesia, post seizure, comatose, etc.  Many different sizes:  Also known as: oral airway  Measure by holding airway on side of face from opening of mouth to back angle of jaw (ear):

 Insert with curved tip pointing towards roof of mouth then rotate 180 degrees once past uvula  Remove briefly every 4 hours to provide mouth care

 Uses: to maintain airway and protect mucosa when there is frequent suctioning of patients airway through nose.  Many different sizes:  Also known as: Nasal Trumpet.  Measure by holding airway on side of face from tragus of ear to 1” past nostril.

 Lubricate airway with water-soluble lubricant.  Insert into nare until rim touches nare.  Remove every 8 hours or according to facility policy and place in other naris.

 Nasal cannula: place on patient with prongs pointed down. Dial flowmeter from 1 to 6 liters.

 Simple Mask: place over nose/mouth. Dial flowmeter 6-10 Liters. Frequent assessment of skin integrity.

 Partial Rebreather Mask: place over nose/mouth. Dial flowmeter from 6-15 liters. Assess skin integrity frequently. Note reservoir bag and absence of flaps.

 Non Rebreather Mask: place over nose/mouth. Dial flowmeter from 6-15 liters. Assess skin integrity frequently. Note reservoir bag and presence of flaps.

 Venturi (Venti) Mask: place over nose/mouth. Dial flowmeter from 4-10 liters. Frequent assessment of skin integrity.

Please proceed to take the post. Don’t forget to review skills in your book to better refine your understanding of the use of oxygenation. Good luck!