Oxygen

Gas

Enters into the body via the respiratory system. Transported by hemoglobin / RBC ; essential gas to sustain life

To manage any situation where hypoxia may be suspected

None in the emergency setting

• Dry Mucous Membrane
• Irritation of the upper respiratory tract

Hypoxia 100% by inhalation

• Nasal Cannula - 1-6 LPM
• Simple Mask - 8-10 LPM
• Non-Rebreather - 10-15 LPM
• BVM - 15+
• CPAP - 20+