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.
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