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Oxygen Therapy (Goals (Mobilization of secretions, Promotes lung expansion…

- - - - Safe, Simple, Well Tolerated
      - Effective for low concentrations
      - Doesn't impede talking/eating
      - inexpensive, disposable
    - - Can't use w/ nasal obstruction
      - Drying to mucous membranes
      - Easily dislodged
      - Easy skin breakdown/irritation
      - Pt breathing pattern affects FiO2
  - - - Short periods of time Ex: Pt transportation
    - - Contraindicated for pts. who retain O2
      - May induce feelings of Claustrophobia
      - Therapy interrupted w/ eating/drinking
      - Increased risk for aspiration
  - - - Easily humidified
      - Delivers increased FiO2
      - Short periods of time
    - - Interferes w/ eating/drinking and talking
      - Bag may twist or kink
        
        Bag shouldn't totally deflate
      - Tight seal necessary
      - Hot and Confining
        
        May irritate skin
  - - - Long term home use
      - Increased O2 concentrations w/ lower flow
    - - Cannula can't be cleaned
      - More expensive that standard cannula
- - - - Provides specific amnt of O2 w/ added humidity
      - Administers low, constant O2
    - - Therapy interrupted w/ eating/drinking
      - Specific flow rate must be followed
      - Mask & added O2 may irritate skin