Medical Gases – GPs
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Medical Gases – GPs

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6 Lessons

43 mins

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Introduction

By the end of this section, learners will be able to understand:

  • What Medical Oxygen and Entonox (a 50% oxygen and 50% nitrous oxide mixture) are
  • Appropriate situations in which Medical Oxygen and Entonox should be used
  • The role of oxygen therapy in palliative care

Administration

Safety, Precautions, and Side Effects

Storage, Handling, and Disposal

Safety Warnings

Lessons

  1. Brief introduction of Medical Gases

    Easy

    2 mins

    By the end of this section, learners will be able to understand: What Medical Oxygen and Entonox (a 50% oxygen and 50% nitrous oxide mixture) are Appropriate situations in which Medical Oxygen and Entonox should be used The role of oxygen therapy in palliative care Which individuals require additional caution when receiving Medical Oxygen Circumstances in which Entonox is contraindicated

  2. Module 1 : introduction

    Easy

    11 mins

    By the end of this section, learners will be able to understand: What Medical Oxygen and Entonox (50% Nitrous Oxide / 50% Oxygen) are When Medical Oxygen and Entonox are clinically indicated How oxygen therapy is used within palliative care Which individuals require additional caution when administering Medical Oxygen Situations in which Entonox should not be used

  3. Module 2 : administration

    Easy

    5 mins

    By the end of this section, learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: How Medical Oxygen is administered The different Oxygen delivery systems How Entonox is administered

  4. Module 3 : safety and precaution for use and side effects

    Easy

    13 mins

    Upon completion of this section, learners will be able to demonstrate an understanding of: Safety considerations and precautions when using Medical Oxygen and Entonox The NHS Patient Safety Alert (2018) related to Oxygen cylinders The NHS Patient Safety Alert (2016) regarding incorrect connection of Oxygen tubing to air flowmeters Side effects associated with the administration of Medical Oxygen and Entonox

  5. Module 4 : storage handling and disposal

    Easy

    8 mins

    By the end of this section, learners will be able to demonstrate understanding of: Safe storage requirements for Medical Oxygen and Entonox cylinders Key knowledge required when handling medical gas cylinders Steps to follow when preparing Medical Oxygen and Entonox for use The two main types of Medical Oxygen cylinders How to check cylinders for leaks

  6. Module 5: safety warning

    Easy

    4 mins

    Upon completion of this section, you will be able to: Understand the safety warnings related to Medical Oxygen and Entonox cylinders Identify potential hazards associated with these medical gases Explain the correct actions to take in an emergency, fire, or accidental gas release