🫁 Oxygenation Assignment #10 – Patient Education Handout
Objective:
Create a
patient education handout on
oxygen safety that teaches patients how to use and care for their oxygen safely at home or in a healthcare setting.
📝 Instructions
Design a
pamphlet, flyer, or handout that includes the key teaching points listed below.
You will use this pamphlet as part of your
patient education during the
oxygen administration skill.
🔑 Key Teaching Points to Include
1.
Tubing Safety
· Keep oxygen tubing out of walkways to prevent
tripping hazards.
· Check tubing regularly for
kinks or cracks.
2.
Fire Safety
·
No smoking near oxygen!
· Keep oxygen away from
candles, open flames, or heat sources (like gas stoves).
· Post
“Oxygen in Use – No Smoking” signs in visible areas.
3.
Skin Care
· Assess skin
behind the ears and on the cheeks daily for redness or irritation.
· Use
padding or protective covers on tubing if needed.
4.
Flow Rate
·
Do not adjust the flow meter rate unless instructed by a healthcare provider.
· Always check that the flow rate is set correctly before use.
🎨 Creativity Component
· Be
creative and
visual!
· Add
pictures, symbols, or diagrams to make your teaching clear and engaging.
· Use
color,
bold titles, and
simple language that your patient can easily understand.
📅 Submission
· Submit your handout by the assigned due date.
· Be prepared to
use it during your oxygen administration skill check-off for the
patient education portion.