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NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List A- Oxygen
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Oxygen
trade name
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Oxygen
class
gas
Oxygen
mechanism of action
Increases percentage of oxygen in inspired air (FiO2)
Oxygen
indications
Increase oxygen demand
Hypoxemia or hypoxia
Chest pain of myocardial origin, cardiovascular compromise or emergencies
Respiratory insufficiency
Neurological diseases or disorders
Hypoperfusion state or trauma
Oxygen
contraindications
none
Oxygen
side effects
Respiratory: dry mucous membranes, upper respiratory irritation, pulmonary edema
Oxygen
precautions
Closely monitor patients with COPD
Patients with respiratory insufficiency should be monitored closely to ensure adequate ventilation
Non-humidified oxygen may cause drying of the mucous membranes
Neonates should not receive high concentrations for long periods of time
Oxygen
interactions
none
Oxygen
routes
inhaled
Oxygen
onset and durations
Onset in 1-2 minutes and may last 30 minutes
Oxygen
dosages
Nasal Cannula 2-6 LPM
Simple Face Mask 6-10
LPMNonrebreather Mask 10-15 LPM
HHN/Neb Mask 6-8 LPM
BVM 15 LPM
Oxygen
notes
none
Author
RunNickMarini
ID
18396
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NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List A- Oxygen
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NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List A- Oxygen
Updated
2010-05-09T02:50:14Z
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