What is the classification of a simple oxygen mask? How to use oxygen mask and precautions

2021-03-26

An oxygen mask is a device to transfer oxygen from the tank to the human lungs, which can wrap the nose and mouth (oral nasal mask) or the whole face (full-face mask) and supply oxygen, mainly used in the medical field and aviation field.

The types of simple oxygen masks are mainly divided into two kinds of medical oxygen masks and civil aviation oxygen masks.

1.Medical simple oxygen mask mainly has five kinds of oxygen delivery mask, adjustable mask, non-reabsorbing mask, nebulizing mask, and cutting mask.

Its oxygen storage system consists of a mask, oxygen storage bag, T-tie, oxygen delivery catheter, and fixed components, mainly used for breathing difficulties, hypoxic patients oxygen delivery, when using the oxygen directly into the storage bag, the mask placed on the patient's face, closed mouth and nose, using fixed components to fix the mask on the patient's head for oxygen intake.


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2.a civil aviation oxygen mask is to provide passengers with oxygen emergency lifesaving devices, when the cabin suddenly lost airtight or encounter other oxygen deficiency, passengers above the head will automatically drop the oxygen mask, through a long thin rubber oxygen supply tube and bayonet connector connected to the automatic coupler, oxygen continuous flow to the mask storage bag, when the passenger deep inhalation to the storage bag empty, the air intake valve on the mask can make oxygen Enter.

The use of oxygen mask and precautions

1. Medical oxygen mask use method.

(1). Prepare the necessary items needed for the oxygen mask, carefully check the bed number and name, wash hands before the operation, bring a good mask, neat personal clothing to prevent wearing items off.

(2). Install the oxygen meter after inspection and test for smooth flow at the same time. Install the oxygen core, install the wetting bottle, and check whether these pieces of equipment are stable and in good working condition.

(3). Check the date of the oxygen suction tube and whether it is within the shelf life. Check for signs of air leakage and make sure the oxygen suction tube is in good working condition. Connect the oxygen suction tube to the wetting bottle and make sure the connection is secure while turning on the switch and adjusting the oxygen flow.

(4). Check the oxygen tubing again to make sure it is clear and not leaking. Check the end of the oxygen tube for moisture, if there are water droplets, dry it in time.

(5). Connect the oxygen tube to the head mask and make sure the connection is in good condition to ensure that no problems occur in the working condition. After checking, put on the oxygen mask. The mask should be adjusted for the tightness and comfort of the nose clip.

(6). After putting on the oxygen mask, record the time of oxygen intake and the flow rate in time, carefully and meticulously patrol back and forth to observe the state of oxygen intake and any abnormal performance.

(7). After the oxygen time reaches the standard, stop using oxygen in time, remove the mask, turn off the flow meter in time, and record the time to stop using oxygen.

2. Civil aviation simple oxygen mask use method.

(1). After the oxygen mask is off, pull down the mask, there is a thin rope between the mask and the oxygen generator, pull this rope can trigger the oxygen, pay attention not to force too hard to avoid pulling the rope and the tube are broken.

(2). Put the mask over the mouth and nose and breathe normally. Generally, when the oxygen mask is released, there are graphic and text instructions on how to use it on the release board, travellers should follow the instructions to operate it correctly.

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