NASAL CATHETER

 NASAL CATHETER

1.The nasal catheter most commonly useful method use in clinical practice.

2.Flow Rate 1-6/Minute.

3.Concentration 22-30% oxygen is delivered by nasal catheter.

4.Procedure:-

Position of Patient:-Rose Position where patient is lying on back with hyper extended of head(1st Priority)

5.High fowler position (2nd Priority)

6.1-2 Liter/ min by nasal cannula in COPD Patient.

7.Measure length of nasal catheter:- tip of nose to ear lobe(10 cm)

8.Replace the nasal catheter of nasal catheter every 8 hourly to prevent stenosis  by mucus.

9.Catherter:-4-6 French.

10.Nasal catheter insert in left nostril and avoid right nostril increase risk of injury.