Policy for the Prescription, Administration and Monitoring Of Oxygen ...

Tracheostomy maskDESCRIPTIONMask designed for “neck breathing patients”. Fits comfortable over tracheostomy or tracheotomy.Exhalation port on front of mask. This is a variable performance device.PURPOSEThis is a variable performance device for patients with a tracheostomy or tracheotomy. Theoxygen delivered will be influenced by the oxygen flow rate and the patient’s tidal volume andbreathing rate.ACTION1 Gently place mask over the patient’sairway, position the strap behind thehead then carefully pull both endsthrough the front of the mask untilsecure.2 Adjust the oxygen flow rate toachieve the desired target saturationrange. Start at 4 l/min and adjust theflow up or down as necessary toachieve the desired oxygensaturation range.RATIONALEEnsure a comfortable fit and delivery ofprescribed oxygen is maintained.To ensure that the correct amount ofoxygen is given to keep the patient in thetarget range.3 For any prolonged period ofoxygen treatment via atracheostomy mask humidificationshould be considered either via acold or heated system.4 If the patient is requiring anemollient for the treatment of dryskin secondary to oxygen therapy awater based product should beused. Suitable products includeaqua gel and aqueous creamParaffin based products should not be usedin any circumstance as they are flammablewith oxygenPolicy for the prescription, administrationand monitoring of emergency oxygen in adultsPage 28 of 34