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Controlled Oxygen

Hospital oxygen mask

 

Venturi masks

  • Mainly used in hospital
  • Oxygen is directed through the narrow nozzle and exits at speed, lowering the air pressure.
  • This draws in air, diluting oxygen concentration
‹ Oxygen delivery up Oxygen alert card ›
  • Topic 1 - Anatomy and Physiology
  • Topic 2 - Assessment and common lung diseases
  • Topic 3 - Treatment
    • Medication
    • Inhalers
    • Nebulisers
    • Oxygen therapy
      • Who needs oxygen therapy?
      • Terminology
      • How are Haemoglobin levels measured?
      • Oxygen therapy assessment
      • Oxygen delivery
      • Controlled Oxygen
      • Oxygen alert card
      • For patients comfort
    • Non-pharmacological treatments
  • Topic 4 - Management
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