Interventions to Maintain Oxygenation
Jane, a four-year-old female and Mr. Stevens an 85-year-old male, have both been admitted to hospital with influenza A and a secondary bacterial infection. This essay will compare and contrast how to maintain adequate levels of oxygenation in both patients, particularly referencing their differing ages and development.
Both Jane and Mr. Stevens are currently receiving oxygen via nasal prongs and both were previously receiving oxygen via a face mask. This is an appropriate intervention for both patients as Rojas-Reyes, Granados and Charry-Anzola found that a nasal cannula will present less obstruction issues when compared with other oxygenation techniques such as a face mask (2014, p 2-3). Additionally, most patients prefer nasal cannulas as this apparatus allows for eating, drinking, talking and more freedom of movement (Woodrow, 2011, p.31). This intervention is also suitable as it is a simple non-invasive way to deliver oxygen and is tolerated well by both paediatric and geriatric patients according to Mikalsen, Davis and Øymar (2016 p.93). …show more content…
When considering Mr. Stevens, you will be able to explain the basic mechanisms of the device, how it works and why it is being used as an intervention (Woodrow, 2011, p.31). However, it’s unlikely that Jane will understand this so a different approach will be necessary. Allowing Jane to play with a spare cannula and decorate the device with items such as stickers will help to make the intervention more familiar and less scary for her (Baren, 2008, p.446). Therefore, although the same intervention is appropriate for both patients, the way in which it is presented and explained to the patients is vastly
Jane, a four-year-old female and Mr. Stevens an 85-year-old male, have both been admitted to hospital with influenza A and a secondary bacterial infection. This essay will compare and contrast how to maintain adequate levels of oxygenation in both patients, particularly referencing their differing ages and development.
Both Jane and Mr. Stevens are currently receiving oxygen via nasal prongs and both were previously receiving oxygen via a face mask. This is an appropriate intervention for both patients as Rojas-Reyes, Granados and Charry-Anzola found that a nasal cannula will present less obstruction issues when compared with other oxygenation techniques such as a face mask (2014, p 2-3). Additionally, most patients prefer nasal cannulas as this apparatus allows for eating, drinking, talking and more freedom of movement (Woodrow, 2011, p.31). This intervention is also suitable as it is a simple non-invasive way to deliver oxygen and is tolerated well by both paediatric and geriatric patients according to Mikalsen, Davis and Øymar (2016 p.93). …show more content…
When considering Mr. Stevens, you will be able to explain the basic mechanisms of the device, how it works and why it is being used as an intervention (Woodrow, 2011, p.31). However, it’s unlikely that Jane will understand this so a different approach will be necessary. Allowing Jane to play with a spare cannula and decorate the device with items such as stickers will help to make the intervention more familiar and less scary for her (Baren, 2008, p.446). Therefore, although the same intervention is appropriate for both patients, the way in which it is presented and explained to the patients is vastly