Madical Gas and Oxygen Therapy

Question 1

is the administration of oxygen at
concentrations greater than in ambient air with the intent of
treating or preventing the symptoms and manifestations of hypoxia.

Answer 1

Oxygen Therapy

Question 2

•Easiest objective to
attain and measure

•By raising alveolar and
blood levels of oxygen

Answer 2

Correcting Hypoxemia

Question 3

Classification of Hypoxemia

Answer 3

Normal (80 - 100 mmHg)
Mild (60 - 80 mmHg)
Miderate (40 -60 mmHg)
Severe (<40 mmHg)

Question 4

Types of Hypoxia:

Answer 4

Anemic hypoxia
Ischemic or Stagnant Hypoxia
Histotoxic Hypoxia

Question 5

ASSESSING THE NEED FOR OXYGEN THERAPY

BASIC WAYS:

Answer 5

• Laboratory Measures
• Clinical Problem or Condition