Oxygen Hood (Medical Definition) | Quick Explainer Video

What is an oxygen hood? How does it work? This video covers the medical definition and provides a brief overview of this topic.
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➡️ Oxygen Hood
An oxygen hood is a device that is used to deliver supplemental oxygen to neonates. It is made up of a transparent, plastic enclosure that covers the head of the infant, leaving the rest of the body accessible for other types of care. Oxygen is delivered through large-bore tubing that is connected to the hood. It can provide a stable FiO2 ranging from 21% to 100%. The design of an oxygen hood is beneficial because the infant can receive a controlled concentration of oxygen while being placed in a natural thermal environment, such as an incubator.

➡️ Indications
- To provide supplemental oxygen
- To treat or prevent hypoxemia
- To provide a controlled FiO2
- To provide heated humidity
- To perform an oxygen challenge test

Again, oxygen hoods are beneficial because they can provide a stable FiO2 while the infant is in a controlled environment. In fact, they are even more stable than oxygen tents, which are another type of oxygen-delivering enclosure device used with infants.

➡️ Hazards
- Limited mobility
- Limited access to the head
- Hypoxemia when opening the hood
- Complications from excessive oxygen delivery
- Skin irritation
- Cutaneous fungal infections
- Hearing impairments

Mobility becomes a factor when an infant is placed in an oxygen hood for long periods of time, which can cause inconveniences if the infant is in need of oxygen. When the oxygen hood is in use, it leaves limited access to the head. And if the hood is opened, less oxygen is delivered, which can result in hypoxemia. An improperly sized hood can cause skin irritation around the infant’s neck. This can also occur if the patient is highly active while inside the hood. Finally, oxygen hoods require high gas flows that produce high noise levels inside the enclosure. This can lead to hearing impairment if used for long periods of time.

➡️ Precautions
Although there are many benefits of using an oxygen hood, there are also certain precautions that need to be taken. As previously mentioned, oxygen hoods can deliver stable concentrations of oxygen to the infant. However, if there is a disconnection or loss of gas flow to the hood, it can result in serious complications and even death. That is why an oxygen analyzer must be used at all times in order to continuously monitor the concentration of oxygen inside of the hood. The respiratory therapist is responsible for maintaining the proper alarms on the analyzer that will sound if the oxygen levels drop below a certain point.

Another precaution to take is to make sure that the hood is properly sized for the infant. If it is too small, it can cause skin irritation. If it is too big, it can result in an improper seal, which can lead to a loss of oxygen. It is also important to monitor the infant’s vital signs, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation levels. If the values fall outside of the normal ranges, it could be an indication of a serious respiratory disorder.

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⏰TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Oxygen Hood
1:01 - Indications
1:38 - Hazards
2:43 - Precautions

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