Oxygen

Question 1

List the indications of oxygen?

Answer 1

• Hypoxia/Hypoxemia (SPO2 <94%)
• Respiratory distress/failure
• Cardiopulmonary failure
• Shock
• Trauma
• Cardiac arrest / ROSC
• Altered LOC

Question 2

What is the dosage for oxygen?

Answer 2

• Nasal Cannula: @ 1-6 L/min (21% - 44% O2 concentration)
• Simple & Pocket Mask: @ 6 – 10 L/min (35% - 60% O2 concentration)
• Partial/ Non-Rebreather (NRB): @ 10 – 12 L/min (60%-100% O2 concentration)
• Bag-Valve Mask (BVM): @15 L/min (95% to 100% O2 concentration)
• Venturi Masks: @ 4 - 12 L/min (24% - 50% O2 concentration)

Note: liter flow is dependent on the Venturi mask used.

Question 3

What is the contraindication for oxygen?

Answer 3

-SPO2 > 94%

None for emergency use