Oxygen Flashcards
1
Q
Name
A
Oxygen
2
Q
Oxygen
Class
A
Element
3
Q
Oxygen
Action
A
Maintenance of life; increases alveolar oxygen tension; reduces magnitude and extent of ST segment changes during an AMI
4
Q
Oxygen
Indications
A
Hypoxia, Difficulty breathing
5
Q
Oxygen
Contraindications
A
None
6
Q
Oxygen
Side effects
A
None
7
Q
Oxygen
Dose + Route
A
NC, NRB, BVM, simple mask; 1-6, 6-10, 10-15, 15+ (simple mask is 40-60%)
8
Q
Oxygen
Special Considerations
A
Humidify if possible; do not withhold from COPD patient; lo-flow only for those with normal respirations; consider pulse oximetry with other measurements
