đŤ Oxygenation Assignment #10 â 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.
đ 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.
đ 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
âOxygen in Use â No Smokingâ 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.
đ¨ 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.
đ 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.