Perform Oxygen Administration Protocols

This module provides knowledge of how to perform oxygen assessments to ensure a therapeutic level of oxygen is being delivered in a safe manner.

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Supplemental oxygen administration is a therapeutic medical treatment that is used to maintain a patient's normal SpO2 level. Ongoing assessment and evaluation must be carried out to ensure the treatment is safe and effective.This module will provide knowledge of how to perform oxygen assessments to ensure a therapeutic level of oxygen is being delivered in a safe manner. Including both Learn and Test modes, the online simulator will test your ability to recognize oxygen administration equipment. Practice the steps of the procedure as often as you want until you are confident.

You’ll learn

pre-procedure considerations
indications for oxygen therapy
how to calculate the oxygen levels in tissue
how to recognize when hypoxia might be present and the calculations used to determine hypoxia
the proper steps for applying oxygen administration devices
much more (see Content Details for more specific information)

Introduction

Step 1 - Module introduction and expectations

Step 2 - Tissue oxygenation and assessment

Step 2.1 - Tissue oxygenation

Step 2.2 - Tissue hypoxia

Step 2.3 - Clinical signs and symptoms

Step 3 - Oxygen administration techniques

Step 3.1 - Indications for oxygen therapy

Step 3.2 - Oxygen delivery device selection

Step 3.3 - Oxygen delivery device features

Step 3.3.1 - Nasal cannula

Step 3.3.2 - Simple mask

Step 3.3.3 - Partial rebreather mask

Step 3.3.4 - Non-rebreather mask

Step 3.3.5 - Tracheostomy mask

Step 3.3.6 - Air entrainment mask

Step 3.3.7 - High-flow nasal cannula

Step 4 - Proper steps for applying oxygen administration devices

Step 4.1 - Apply nasal cannula

Step 4.2 - Apply simple mask

Step 4.3 - Apply partial rebreather mask

Step 4.4 - Apply non-rebreather mask

Step 4.5 - Apply air entrainment mask

Step 4.6 - Apply high-flow nasal cannula

Step 5 - Patient monitoring and documentation

Step 5.1 - Monitor the patient

Step 5.2 - Chart documentation

Describe pre-procedure considerations for various types of oxygen administration equipment.
Describe and demonstrate the proper assembly of various types of oxygen administration equipment.
Identify the appropriate oxygen administration equipment based on patient conditions and evaluations.
Identify patient 'sats' (oxygen saturation levels) that require adjusted oxygen treatment methods.
Define and use related medical terminology.
Understand Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines.
Understand correct post-procedure considerations.
Explain the Patient Privacy Rule (HIPAA), Patient Safety Act, and Patients' Bill of Rights.

The SIMTICS modules are all easy to use and web-based. This means they are available at any time as long as the learner has an internet connection. No special hardware or other equipment is required, other than a computer mouse for use in the simulations. Each of the SIMTICS modules covers one specific procedure or topic in detail. Each module contains:

an online simulation (available in Learn and Test modes)
descriptive text, which explains exactly how to perform that particular procedure including key terms and hyperlinks to references
2D images and a 3D model of applied anatomy for that particular topic
a step by step video demonstration by an expert
a quiz
a personal logbook that keeps track of all the modules the learner has studied and how long