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Sources: Data from RR Kirby, RW Taylor, JM Civetta (eds). Handbook of CfltlCal Care (2nd ed). Philadelphia: Lippincott-Raven, 1997; JM
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Rothstein (ed). The Rehabiluatlon SpecialiSt's Handbook (2nd cd). Philadelphia: FA DaVIS, 1998; and EF Ryerson, AJ Block. Oxygen as a Drug:
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Chmcal Propenies, Benefits, Modes and Hazards of Adminisnatlon. In GG Burton, JE Hodgkin (eds), Respiratory Care: A Guide to Clmical
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Practice (3rd ed). Philadelphia: Llppmcotr, 1991.
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Figure m-A.l. Nasal cannula with humidification. (Maersk Medical. Respiratory and Anesthesia Product Catalog. McAllen. TX.J
decrease in Pao2 originating in the aortic and carotid bodies." In theory, providing supplemental 02 may lead to a reduction in the hypoxic ventilatory drive. Apnea may result if chronic hypoxemia is
reversed with higher flows of supplemental 02' Potential respiratory
depression should never contraindicate oxygen therapy in severe
hypoxemia, however. If hypoventilation is a major problem, other
support measures, including mechanical ventilation, can be used.1
General Physical Therapy Considerations with
Oxygen Therapy
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Note that a gree" label designates the 02 supply on hospital
walls. A similar gauge supplies pressurized air that is designated by
a yellow label.
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Figure UI-A.2. Open (ace mask or tent. (Maersk Medical, Respiratory and
Anesthesia Product Catalog, McAllen, TX.J
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Significant supplemental 0, requirements usually indicate a
respiratOry compromise, which in turn may indicate the need to
modify or defer physical therapy intervention.
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Observe the patient for clinical signs of hypoxemia: shorrness of
breath, use of accessory muscles of breathing, confusion, pallor, or
cyanosis.
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The Fio, for a given system is dependent on its proper fit and
application. Ensure that all connections are intact, that the 02 is
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Figure m-A.3. Closed face mask. (Maersk Medical, Respiratory and Anesthesia Product Catalog, McAllen, TX.)
Figure JII-A.4. Tracheostomy mask or collar. (Maersk Medkal, Respiratory
and Anesthesia Product Catalog, McAllen, TX.)