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Pharmacology and Actions
Enters into the body via the respiratory system. Transported by hemoglobin / RBC ; essential gas to sustain life
Indications
To manage any situation where hypoxia may be suspected
Contraindications
None in the emergency setting
Precautions and Side Effects
Dry Mucous Membrane
Irritation of the upper respiratory tract
Dosage
Hypoxia 100% by inhalation
Nasal Cannula - 1-6 LPM
Simple Mask - 8-10 LPM
Non-Rebreather - 10-15 LPM
BVM - 15+
CPAP - 20+
Author
dunks406
ID
15021
Card Set
Oxygen
Description
Oxygen
Updated
2010-04-18T07:44:39Z
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