Oxygen

Oxygen
     (a) Name
     (b) Classification
- (a) Oxygen
- (b) Gas (21% composition of room air)
- Oxidizer
Oxygen
Action
- Increases concentration of oxygen
- available at the alveolar/capillary level Essential component of aerobic metabolism
Oxygen
     (a) Indications
     (b) Contraindications
- (a) Hypoxia, Dyspnea
- Chest pain of myocardial origin
- Respiratory Arrest/Failure
- Variety of conditions that result in
- hypoxemia
- (b) None (see precautions)
Oxygen
Adverse Effects
- Dry eyes/mucous membranes
- Nose bleeds
Oxygen
Administration
- Nasal Cannula 2-6lpm 23-44%
- Simple Mask 8-15lpm 40-60%
- NRB Mask 6-15lpm 60-95%
- BVM w/res 10-15lpm 60-95%
Oxygen
(a) Onset
(b) Duration
- (a) Immediate-2mins
- (b) Up to 30 mins
Oxygen
Precautions
- Observe patients for changes in respiratory
- status
- Patients with COPD may have a decrease in
- hypoxic drive
- Do not use around potential ignition sources
- Do not withhold oxygen from any patient
- in distress

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Oxygen

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Drug Drill

Updated

2013-08-10T18:19:48Z

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