I CAN’T BREATH!!!!!!
The respiratory system exists to exchange gases
The mouth, nose and throat
Check out the tubes and sacs
Snoring and sleep apnea
Asthma – most common obstructive airway disease
Choking!
Congestive Heart Failure, Near Drowning, Pulmonary Edema
Smoker’s lungs #1 cause of lung cancer
Oxygen rides on hemoglobin on red blood cells
When tissue does not get oxygen, it dies
When our brain doesn’t get oxygen, we turn cyanotic and die
Supplemental oxygen
Parts to know- regulator, gauge, O-ring, bottle, connector, valve Be able to label!
Nasal Canula 22% - 44% O2 on 2-6 LPM
Non-rebreather mask 50% - 100% O2 10-15LPM
Oxygen on venturi mask to a tracheostomy
A metered dose inhaler is a rescue medicine device
Inhaled steroids have a long term effect on airway issues
A nebulizer aersolizes medicines like albuterol to help open airways
A continuous positive pressure machine (CPAP) keeps your airway open