Oxygen Delivery: Four Methods Every Nurse Needs to Know

[@sarashann]

Excellent presentation! We love RTs, however nurses still need to understand oxygen delivery principles.

[@NurseMinder]

Thank you - and yes RTs are amazing at what they do - and have so much knowledge to share

[@paulbagdigian5959]

Hi. Thankyou for the great videos. I have two questions. 1). I see some nurses use simple face masks while administering 3 or 4 liters. My understanding was that simple face masks require a minimum of 6 liters oxygen otherwise the oatient is at risk for inhaling his CO2 . 2) For COPD patients in acute distress with sats in 60s and 70s i have seen them Yreated with 10 plus liters during urgent situations while they are awaiting transport to ER. Is this harmful to them? Thank you again

[@NurseMinder]

Great questions. The simple mask used at lower levels may be for patient comfort - there will be a pathway for exhaled air to escape - and the literature does recommend at least 6L/min flow to “flush” out CO2; that said always monitor the patient for effectiveness. COPD patients may need 10 plus litres to restore levels to their safe levels; the physician will set the target sat level for your patient

[@paulbagdigian5959]

Thank you for answering my questions. I truly appreciate your videos. I am returning to bedside nursing after taking time off and am trying to review skills. Take care