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Administration of oxygen is a process of providing the oxygen supply to child for the
treatment of low concentrations of oxygen in the blood. Children with respiratory
dysfunctions are treated with oxygen inhalation to relieve hypoxia. The oxygen
administration treats the effects of oxygen deficiency but it does not correct the
underlying disease.
Purpose
COMM0N INDICATIONS
2. Breathlessness or labored breathing
3. Anemia
6. Poisoning with chemicals that change the tissue ability to utilize oxygen
7. Hemorrhage
10. Asphyxia
2. Oxygen application device - oxygen face mask, oxygen hood, nasal pongs, nasal
catheters, oxygen tent or canopy.
3. Humidifier
4. Flow meter
5. Gauze pieces
6. Adhesive tapes
7. ‘No-smoking’ board
2. A catheter is inserted into the nostril reaching up to the vulva and is held in place by
adhesive tapes.
3. The catheter does not interfere with children’s freedom to eat, talk and move on bed.
4. The catheter should be removed every 8 hourly and new one should be introduced.
1. By this method, child’s nose and mouth should be covered by oxygen mask.
2. The size of mask may vary and should be removed every four hours and wipe the face.
3. The flow of oxygen should be about 2-3 liters per minute for young children and 1-2 liters
per minute for infants.
1. This method consists of a canopy that covers the patient fully or partially.
3. The lower part of canopy should be tucked under the bed to prevent escape of oxygen.
Procedure
1. Verify written order for oxygen therapy, including methods of delivery and flow rate.
2. Wash hands.
4. Assess the client for obstruction of the nasal passages by observing of breathing patterns.
5. If using a wall outlet as oxygen source, plug flow meter into outlet by pushing until it
snaps into place.
7. Gently position nasal prongs into client’s nares, with curves of prongs pointing toward the
floor of the nostrils.
8. Loop the cannula tubing over the client’s ears; adjust the fit of the tubing by sliding the
adjuster upward to hold the cannula in place.
9. Assess the client’s nares, face, and ears every 4 hours for signs of skin irritation or
breakdown and document of findings. At the same time, inspect the nasal prongs for the
presence of nasal secretions or crusts. If needed, wife the prongs clean with a gauze pad.
1. Infection
3. Combustion (fire)
4. Oxygen toxicity
5. Atelectasis
7. Asphyxia
8. Retrolental fibroplasia.