NREMT Skillset/Nasal Cannula O2 Administration
(Redirected from Nasal Cannula O2 Administration)
| Subskill of | Airway Management Airway Head Trauma Spinal Trauma |
|---|---|
| Equipment | Nasal Cannula Oxygen Tank |
| Acting roles | EMT emergency medical technician paramedic |
| Pathologies | congenital hypoxia |
| Body systems | respiratory system |
A standard nasal cannula can be used to deliver oxygen at flow rates of 1-4 liters per minute, with high flow cannulas able to deliver at rates up to 6-15 L per minute equating to a concentration of approximately 24-44% oxygen
Position the nasal cannula with the nasal prongs facing upward and curved toward the face and tuck the tubing behind the patient's ears to keep the cannula in place. Insert the two nasal prongs into the nostrils.
| Authors | GSTC |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | GSTC (2020–2025). "NREMT Skillset/Nasal Cannula O2 Administration". Appropedia. Retrieved June 3, 2026. |