• All relevant infection control methods to be utilised.
• Prepare equipment required:
  • Nasal cannula / therapy mask / non-rebreather mask
  • Oxygen
  • Oxygen tubing
  • Explain the procedure to the patient.
• Select appropriate size and type of face mask required, either nasal cannula^[1], the therapy mask^[2] or the non-rebreathing mask^[3].

Nasal Cannula

• Connect the face mask to the oxygen cylinder.
• Set flow rate at 1 to 4 litres per minute.
• Apply the nasal cannula to the patient's nose first; if the nasal prongs are curved, these should face posteriorly to the patient.
• Looping the tubing around the patients ears and bring it to the front of the patients chest.
• Move the slider up the tubes to adjust the fit. The nasal cannula should sit snugly under the chin with enough room to fit two fingers between the tubes and the patients chin.
• Refer to oxygen protocol

Therapy Mask

• Connect the face mask to the oxygen cylinder.
• Set flow rate at 5 to 8 litres per minute.
• Fit the face mask to the patient’s face and adjust the mask to comfort with elastic straps and nasal metal strip.
• Refer to oxygen protocol

Non-Rebreathing Mask

• Connect the face mask to the oxygen cylinder.
• Set flow rate at 10 to 15 litres per minute.
• Ensure the reservoir bag is fully inflated.
• Fit the face mask to the patient’s face and adjust the mask to comfort with elastic straps and nasal metal strip.
• Refer to oxygen protocol