Domiciliary Oxygen Therapy by Dr. Saman Kularathne

100% Non-Rebreather• Delivery percentages• 6 l/min = 55 – 60 %• 8 l/min = 60 – 80 %• 10 l/min = 80 – 90 %• >12 l/min = 90 + %• ConcernBenefit• 2 one-way valves at exhalation portsand bag• Client can only inhale from reservoirbag• Bag must remain inflated at alltimes• O2 flow rate- 10 to 15L• Poorly fitting; must remove to eat• May lead to O2 toxicity• Nursing Care• Monitor ABG’s• Check for leaks• See Venturi mask care