S.G.R.

D COLLEGE OF NURSING

ASSIGNMENT

ON

OXYGEN INSUFFICIENCY

SUBJECT - ADVANCE NURSING PRACTICE

DATE OF SUBMISSION- 20/07/2020

SUBMITTED TO SUBMITTED BY
Ms. Arpandeep kaur Charanjit Kaur
M.SC LECTURER MSC NSG 1ST YEAR
 OXYGEN INSUFFICIENCY

Oxygenation means the delivery of oxygen to the body tissues and cells.
It is necessary to maintain life and health.

PHYSIOLOGY OF OXYGENATION

Oxygenation result from the co-operative function 3 major system.

1. Pulmonary
2. Hematological
3. Cardio vascular system

FACTORS AFFECTING OF OXYGENATION

Developmental Factor- At birth the fluid filled lungs drain first and
PCO2rises. This causes the neonate to take first breath. Lungs are
gradually expanding till 2 weeks of age.

Physiological Factors - Various diseases can exert their effect on

oxygenation including disease of respiratory system. Disease of
cardiovascular system including anemia, congenital cardiac anomalies
can also affect oxygenation.

Behavioural Factor- Whenever stress is there both psychological

responses can effect oxygenation. There may be hyper ventilation in
which PO2 rises and CO2 falls.
Life Style Factors- Physical activity or exercise increase the rate and
depth of respiration and hence supply of oxygen in body.

Environmental Factors- Altitude, heat, cold and air pollution affect

oxygenation. Air pollution can cause stinging of eyes, headache, in
healthy people.

Medication – certain medications including sedatives, hypnotics, and

Anti- drugs { diazepam, Flurazepam }.

DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION

 Pulmonary Function test

 Arterial Blood gas analysis
 Chest scan
 X ray
 Bronchoscopy

NURSING MANAGEMENT
Confirm the diagnose and the need of oxygen therapy.
Assess the patient for sign of anorexia.
Monitor the result of ABG.
Check the oxygen properly.
Prevent entry of infection to the patient.
Place a calling system near to the patient.