Oxygen tent Procedure

Purpose:
a) To keep patient in high oxygenation environment.
b) Whenever the other means are not possible.

Equipment
1. Transparent oxygen tent and its apparatus fitted with oxygen
2. Ice if the apparatus is with out refrigerator device.
3. Hanger for the tent
4. Room thermometer if needed
5. No smoking sign for the unit

Procedure
1. Remove all electrical appliances from the room as this may produce sparks.
2. Post sign of no smoking on many places in the unit
3. Prepare and check if the applicator is working properly.
4. Bring the oxygen unit to the bedside and fix the tent on the hanger.
5. Close all appliances of the tent: place ice if the apparatus is without refrigeration device.
6. Tuck the side of the hold of tent under the mattress as far as they will go.
7. Fill the tent with 12-15 liters of oxygen 40-60% concentration for the first half hour.
8. After the first half hour regulate the flow of oxygen to 6-10 liters or as ordered by the doctor until the treatment is completed.
9. Check temperature indicator frequently and adjust to 180C- 220C.
10. Record state of patient and time started and the flow of the oxygen.