Oxygen Flashcards
Oxygen
Classification
Gas
Oxygen
Mechanism of Action
Enters body via respiratory system, transported to cells by hemoglobin, required for effecient breakdown of glucose into usable energy
Oxygen
Onset of Action
Immediate
Oxygen
Peak Effects
<1 min inhaled
Oxygen
Duration of Effect
<2 min inhaled
Oxygen
Half-life
N/A
Oxygen
Indications/Field Use
Hypoxia
Difficulty breathing
SpO2 < 94%
Oxygen
Contraindications
-ROSC post arrest with SpO2 >94%
-CP, acute MI, suspected cellular injury and death with SpO2>94%
Oxygen
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions
Fee radical formation in the presense of injured tissues, causing secondary cell death
Oxygen
Adult Dose
2-6L NC
12-15L NRB
15L BVM
Oxygen
Pedi Dose
2-6L NC
12-15L NRB
15L BVM
Oxygen
Precautions
Avoid hyperoxia, high concentrations to neonates can cause eye damage
Oxygen
Drug-drug interactions
None EMS