Oxygen Therapy
Canadian College Of Emergency Medical Services
Canada
Physiotherapy (Physical Therapy), Nursing, Medicine, Health Sciences, Respiratory Therapy
Courses
After ensuring your own safety upon arriving on the scene, the first priority is a patient’s airway. If a victim cannot exchange air, all resuscitation efforts are useless. Aggressive and prompt airway management on the part of the rescuer is of paramount importance. Oxygen (O2) is a medication and, if properly used, is an excellent tool in combating shock. Annual re-certification with CPR is required to maintain current standards. A four-hour programme designed to accompany a Healthcare Provider – Basic Rescuer – Level ‘C’ CPR course, this programme includes the following: Airway anatomy Airway obstruction Use of suction devices Oxygen tank maintenance Use of Oropharyngeal Airways (OPA) Use of Nasopharyngeal Airways (NPA) Oxygen flow rates and delivery systems Oxygen tank safety precautions & troubleshooting Practical training on mannequins, and specialized Airway trainers
