Description
This course teaches students when and how to correctly administer supplemental oxygen to a patient using various delivery devices. Students will also learn how to maintain the patient's airway, administer suction, oral airways, advanced airway techniques and how to properly assemble and handle oxygen equipment.
Content
- Anatomy and physiology
- Delivery Devices - Bag valve mask (BVM), pocket mask and non-rebreathing mask
- Pulse oximetry
- Oxygen administration and complications
- Proper handling and storage of oxygen equipment (cylinders, regulars, etc.)
- Manual Suction
- Assisted Respiration