1. ADMINISTERING OXYGEN

2. Administering Oxygen
Step-by-step process of preparing oxygen-delivery system and administering oxygen
Three devices
Pocket mask with oxygen inlet
Bag-mask device
Demand-valve device
Discussion Question: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a pocket mask?

3. 10.1.1 Remove the plastic wrapper or cap protecting the cylinder yoke.
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4. 10.1.2 Keep the plastic washer that is available in some setups.
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5. 10.1.3 Quickly open the main valve for one second to remove any dust.
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6. 10.1.4 Ensure that O-ring is present on the regulator oxygen port.
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7. 10.1.5 Place the regulator on the yoke, and tighten the T-screw hand-tight. Do not overtighten.
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8. 10.1.6 Attach tubing from the delivery device.

9. 10.2.1 Explain the need for oxygen therapy.
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10. 10.2.2 Open the main valve one full turn.
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11. 10.2.3 Adjust the flow to appropriate rate.
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12. Be sure to fill the reservoir bag prior to placing it on the patient by turning on the flow and placing your finger over the valve inside the mask.
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13. 10.2.5 Position the oxygen-delivery device on the patient.
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14. 10.2.6 Secure the cylinder during transfer.

15. 10.1.1 Remove the plastic wrapper or cap protecting the cylinder yoke.
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16. 10.1.2 Keep the plastic washer that is available in some setups.
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17. 10.1.3 Quickly open the main valve for one second to remove any dust.
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18. 10.1.4 Ensure that O-ring is present on the regulator oxygen port.
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19. 10.1.5 Place the regulator on the yoke, and tighten the T-screw hand-tight. Do not overtighten.
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20. 10.1.6 Attach tubing from the delivery device.

21. 10.2.1 Explain the need for oxygen therapy.
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22. 10.2.2 Open the main valve one full turn.
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23. 10.2.3 Adjust the flow to appropriate rate.
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24. Be sure to fill the reservoir bag prior to placing it on the patient by turning on the flow and placing your finger over the valve inside the mask.
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