NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List A- Oxygen

Oxygen
trade name

0₂
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

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NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List A- Oxygen

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NCTI- Pharmacology- Drug List A- Oxygen

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2010-05-09T02:50:14Z

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