The 9192 Nasal Oxygen Cannula Nasal Cannula (Pack Of 1)

Features
Used for efficient oxygen administration to patients
Made from soft, non-toxic, medical grade PVC
Twin nasal tips ensure equal volume of oxygen to both nasal passages for greater patient comfort
Multi-channel tube ensures regular supply of oxygen even if the tube is accidently kinked
Proximal end of tube provided with universal connecter for easy connection with oxygen source.

Description



The nasal cannula(NC) is a device used to deliver supplementaloxygenor increased airflow to a patient or person in need of respiratory help. This device consists of a lightweighttubewhich on one end splits into twoprongswhich are placed in the nostrils and from which a mixture of air andoxygenflows.






Key Specifications

Color: Clear
Type:Nasal
Suitable For:Adult
Gauge:14
Length: 210cm


Packaging
Pack Of 1 Nasal Oxygen Cannula

Direction of use

Review chart for physician's order for oxygen to ensure that it includes method of delivery, flow rate, titration orders; identify client.
Wash your hands.
Identify client and proceed with 5 rights of medication administration. Explain procedure to client. Explain that oxygen will ease dyspnea or discomfort, and inform client concerning safety precautions associated with oxygen use. Encourage him or her to breathe through the nose.
Assist client to semi- or high Fowler's position, if tolerated.
Insert flowmeter into wall outlet.Attach oxygen tubing to nozzle on flowmeter. If using a high O2 flow, attach humidifier. Attach oxygen tubing to humidifier.
Turn on the oxygen at the prescribed rate. Check that oxygen is flowing through tubing.
Hold nasal cannula in proper position with prongs curving downward.
Place cannula prongs into nares.
Wrap tubing over and behind ears.
Adjust plastic slide under chin until cannula fits snugly.
Place gauze at ear beneath tubing as necessary.
If prongs dislodge from nares, replace promptly.
Assess for proper functioning of equipment and observe client's initial response to therapy.
Monitor continuous therapy by assessing for pressure areas on the skin and nares every 2 hours and rechecking flow rate every 4 to 8 hours.