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Oximetry monitoring
Caregivers should be able to:
Demonstrate the proper and secure placement of the oximeter probe
Demonstrate the ability to differentiate true from false oximeter readings
Verbalize steps for responding to an oximeter alarm
Verbalize an understanding of normal oxygen saturations and a plan for responding to
saturations that fall below the normal range
Suctioning equipment
Caregivers should be able to:
Demonstrate the correct catheter size to use for the patient
Demonstrate the correct suction pressure and catheter depth to use to clear
tracheostomy
Demonstrate how to test for suction pressure
Demonstrate a clean suction technique
Nebulizer/metered dose inhaler (if ordered)
Caregivers should be able to:
Verbalize when the prescribed inhaled medications are required
Demonstrate how to deliver inhaled medications in ventilator circuit if applicable
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Further instruction and competency assessment will be required if patient requires equipment/
therapy beyond those listed above (e.g., pulmonary clearance therapies, cardiorespiratory monitors,
end-tidal CO
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monitors, etc.). e goal should be to ensure that all caregivers are fully versed in all
aspects of the child's care.
Table 3. Suggested Educational Objectives for Family and
Professional Caregivers of Children Requiring
Home Mechanical Ventilation
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