1. I CAN’T BREATH!!!!!!

2. The respiratory system exists to exchange gases

3. The mouth, nose and throat

4. Check out the tubes and sacs

5. Snoring and sleep apnea

6. Asthma – most common obstructive airway disease

7. Choking!

8. Congestive Heart Failure, Near Drowning, Pulmonary Edema

9. Smoker’s lungs #1 cause of lung cancer

10. Oxygen rides on hemoglobin on red blood cells

11. When tissue does not get oxygen, it dies

12. When our brain doesn’t get oxygen, we turn cyanotic and die

13. Supplemental oxygen

14. Parts to know- regulator, gauge, O-ring, bottle, connector, valve
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15. Nasal Canula 22% - 44% O2 on 2-6 LPM

16. Non-rebreather mask 50% - 100% O2 10-15LPM

17. Oxygen on venturi mask to a tracheostomy

18. A metered dose inhaler is a rescue medicine device

19. Inhaled steroids have a long term effect on airway issues

20. A nebulizer aersolizes medicines like albuterol to help open airways

21. A continuous positive pressure machine (CPAP) keeps your airway open