Question

Respond to these questions about:

• Maintenance of oxygen concentrator
• When to administer O2
• When to increase O2
• How to administer O2 on a PAP study.

Answer 1

Answer 1.Oxygen treatment is usually not necessary unless the SpO2 is less than 92%. That is, donot give oxygen if the SpO2 is ≥ 92%. Oxygen therapy (concentration and flow) may be varied in most circumstances without specific medical orders, but medical orders override these standing orders.
For most patients, a target of 94-98% is appropriate. For those at risk of carbon dioxide retention (hypercapnia), a target of 88-92% ensures safe levels of oxygenation and minimises risk of respiratory acidosis. If oxygen levels falls below , oxygen administration should be started.

Answer 2. After starting oxygen administration ,via appropriate method and rate (Like Nasak cannula, face mask, venturi mask, high flow mask etc.) according to oxygen saturation, closely monitoring neede of oxygen saturation. If client not maintaining and having signs of hypoxia oxygen flow should be increase.

Answer 3The most common conditions for which PAP ventilation is used in hospital are congestive cardiac failure and acute exacerbation of obstructive airway disease, most notably exacerbations of COPD and asthma.