Oxygen

Question 1

Oxygen Class?

Answer 1

Gas

Question 2

Oxygen Action?

Answer 2

Odorless, tasteless, colorless gas that is present in room air at 21% concentration.
Oxygen enters the body through the respiratory system and is transported to the body tissues
for energy. Used to reverse hypoxemia and, in doing so, helps oxidize glucose to produce
adenosine triphosphate (metabolic energy).

Question 3

Oxygen Indications?

Answer 3

Hypoxia, hypoperfusion, ischemic chest pain, respiratory insufficiency, suspected
stroke, confirmed/suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, cardiac insufficiency or arrest.

Question 4

Oxygen Contraindications?

Answer 4

None

Question 5

Oxygen Onset/Duration?

Answer 5

Onset: Immediate
Duration: Less than 2 min

Question 6

Oxygen Dose/Route?

Answer 6

Adult: 1-6 lpm via nasal cannula and 10-15 lpm via nonrebreather mask

Peds: Same as adult but using age appropriate sized devices

Question 7

Oxygen Side Effects?

Answer 7

Nausea/vomiting, irritation to respiratory tract

Question 8

Oxygen Note*

Answer 8

Administer and titrate to maintain a minimum SpO2 of 94%. Use caution with high flow
oxygen in patients with stroke and acute coronary syndrome patients.