Oxygen administration is the process of delivering oxygen to a person who has a medical condition that results in low oxygen levels in their blood. Adequate oxygenation is essential for the proper functioning of the body, and oxygen therapy is a common medical intervention to ensure that the body receives sufficient oxygen. Indications: Oxygen therapy is used in various medical situations, including respiratory disorders (such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or pneumonia), heart conditions, trauma, and other conditions that result in low blood oxygen levels (hypoxemia). Delivery Methods: Nasal Cannula: A thin tube with two small prongs is inserted into the nostrils, delivering oxygen from a portable oxygen source. It's comfortable and allows the patient to talk and eat while receiving oxygen. Oxygen Mask: Oxygen masks cover the nose and mouth, delivering a higher concentration of oxygen. They are used when a higher flow rate is required.

2. INTRODUCTION
➢ Oxygen is a gas found in air and has no color, smell or taste
and very necessary in life.
➢Oxygen has a symbol of O and atomic number 8.
➢Oxygen makes up 21% of the atmosphere by volume.
➢Oxygen is obtained by two (2) methods: that is by distillation
of liquid air and by passing a clean dry air through a zeolite
that absorbs nitrogen and leaves the oxygen.
➢Oxygen is used in industries, water treatment and as a
therapy.

3. DEFINITION
➢ Oxygen administration is the process by which
supplemented oxygen is administered in high
concentration than that of atmospheric air.

4. SOURCES OF OXYGEN IN THE HOSPTAL
THERAPEUTIC OXYGEN IS AVAILABLE IN TWO SOURCES
1. WALL OUTLETS 2. OXYGEN CYLINDER

5. PURPOSE OF
OXYGEN
ADMINISTRATION
1. To relieve dyspnea
2. To prevent
hypoxemia and
hypoxia
3. To increase
oxygenation in the
tissues.

6. PRECAUTIONS FOR OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION
• Avoid naked flames near the oxygen cylinder.
• Put a no smoking sign at the entrance of the ward and
near patient bed to warn others.
• Do not use oil in the oxygen cylinder. Oil can ignite if
exposed to oxygen.
• Do not use electrical gadgets or any article which can
cause sparks near oxygen cylinder.
• Do not give oxygen to hyperventilated patient.

7. Oxygen toxicity, also known as hyperoxia or oxygen
poisoning, is a condition that occurs when the body is
exposed to an excessively high concentration of
oxygen for an extended period.
There are two main types of oxygen toxicity:
1. Central Nervous System (CNS) Oxygen Toxicity: This
type of oxygen toxicity affects the central nervous
system and primarily occurs at high pressures of
oxygen

8. HYPERBARIC CHAMBER OXYGEN THERAPY

9. 1. Pulmonary Oxygen
Toxicity: This type of
oxygen toxicity primarily
affects the lungs.
Prolonged exposure to
high levels of oxygen
can damage lung tissues
and blood vessels.

10. PRECAUTION CONTINUES…
•Keep oxygen cylinder in a dry and cool place.
•Mark oxygen cylinder to indicate whether full or empty.
•Use only carriers with wheel to transport oxygen cylinder, do
not roll the oxygen cylinder.
•Oxygen must only be administered at the rate and
percentage prescribed.
•Do not adjust flow meter until instructed.
•Encourage or assist patient to move about in bed to prevent
hypostatic pneumonia or circulatory difficulties.

12. MATERIALS NEEDED FOR OXYGEN
ADMINISTRATION
• Oxygen source: wall outlets or oxygen cylinder
• Flow meter

13. Humidifier Filled
With Sterile
Water

14. OXYGEN
TUBING

15. NASAL CANNULA OR
MASKS

16. GALLIPOT WITH
COTTON SWAB