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Nurse Teaching on Advantages of Supplemental Oxygen

Patient was educated on advantages of supplemental oxygen as follows: Provides extra oxygen to the end organs and tissues of the body, thereby, improving the overall functional status. Reduces shortness of breath and help prevent any acute episodes of exacerbation of dyspnea. Helps maintain increased alertness and orientation, due to increased oxygen supply to the brain. Reduces workload on the heart and thereby, improve exercise tolerance and endurance. Helps quicker healing of any chronic wounds. [...]

Nurse Teaching on Caution to be Exercised with Liquid Oxygen

Patient was educated on the cautions to be exercised with liquid oxygen as follows: Avoid contact with frosted connectors of both the stationary and portable units. Exercise caution while filling the units, to avoid contact with liquid oxygen. Liquid oxygen is oxygen stored at extremely low temperatures. When exposed to this oxygen at frozen temperatures, oxygen can cause frostbite and severe damage to tissues. Keep the portable unit always in an upright position. Laying the [...]

Nurse Teaching on Caution to be Exercised with Oxygen Concentrator

Patient was educated on the cautions to be exercised with oxygen concentrator as follows: Maintain strict compliance with plugging the oxygen concentrator only into a properly grounded or polarized outlet. Avoid using the same outlet into which oxygen concentrator has been plugged in for equipment that can result in sparks, such as, electric razors and hair dryers. Make sure that all the electrical cords around the oxygen use are intact and free from fraying. Do [...]

Storage and Transport of Oxygen Tanks

Patient was educated on storage and transport of oxygen tanks as follows: Oxygen tanks should always be stored in well ventilated areas. Avoid storing the oxygen tanks in under ventilated and closed spaces like closets, car trunks, and basements. Do not drape any clothing at the outlet of the oxygen tank, as fabric can lead to a static and result in accidents. It is preferable to store the oxygen tank in a cart always, securely [...]

Oxygen Precautions-3

Patient was educated on oxygen precautions as follows: Avoid using oil and petroleum-based moisturizers, if you are using oxygen. These materials are highly flammable and can cause severe burns and accidents, when they come in contact with oxygen. Oxygen use can dry out the nasal passages and necessitate the use of a moisturizer to prevent damage to the nasal mucosa. Always, read through the ingredients, when you are purchasing a moisturizer. Make sure that the [...]