OXYGEN THERAPY BY NASAL CANNULA: PROVIDING

Course overview

Oxygen therapy by nasal cannula is a noninvasive method of providing supplemental oxygen to treat or prevent symptoms and complications of hypoxia (i.e., deficiency of oxygen in tissues and cells such that metabolic needs are not met). Hypoxia results from hypoxemia, which is defined as low levels of oxygen in arterial blood. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the administration of oxygen therapy by nasal cannula, including indications, potential complications, and measures for promoting patient comfort and environmental safety. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.