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Appendix gHumidificationThis should only be used if specifically requested by the doctor orphysiotherapist in the following circumstances.1. If the flow rate exceeds 4 litres per minute for several days2. Tracheotomy or tracheostomy patients (“neck-breathing patients)”3. Cystic Fibrosis patients4. Bronchiectasis patients5. Patients at risk of retained secretionsCan be given by warm or cold humidifier systems(warm humidifier systems are mainly used in critical care areas)Policy for the prescription, administrationand monitoring of emergency oxygen in adultsPage 32 of 34
Appendix (h)HEALTH AND SAFETYAction1 Inform patients and carers about thecombustibility of oxygen2 Oxygen should be stored in an areadesignated as no smoking.3 Electrical appliances should be keptat least five feet away from thesource of oxygen.4 Avoid grease or oil coming intocontact with apparatus5 Store unused cylinders in a dry wellventilated placeRationaleOxygen supports combustion, there is always adanger of fire when oxygen is being used.Oxygen can be potentially dangerous when incontact with sources of ignition andflammable material.Oxygen can be potentially dangerous when incontact with sources of ignition andflammable materialPolicy for the prescription, administrationand monitoring of emergency oxygen in adultsPage 33 of 34
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Page 29 and 30: Oxygen flow meterDESCRIPTIONDevice
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