Oxygen Flashcards
1
Q
Oxygen
Class:
A
Gas
2
Q
Oxygen
Mechanism of Action:
A
Facilitates cellular metabolism
3
Q
Oxygen
Indications:
A
Hypoxia
Beneficial in almost all pts requiring emergency care
4
Q
Oxygen
Contraindications:
A
NONE
5
Q
Oxygen
Precautions:
A
Use caution with COPD pts
6
Q
Oxygen
Side effects:
A
Mucus membrane drying with high-flow
7
Q
Oxygen
Dosage:
A
Arrest: 100%
COPD: 24 - 44% without signs of hypoxia
8
Q
Oxygen
Route:
A
Inhalation
9
Q
Oxygen
How it is supplied:
A
Gas cylinders
10
Q
Oxygen
Pediatric Dosage:
A
24 - 100% as needed
11
Q
Oxygen
Onset
A
Immediate
12
Q
Oxygen
Duration:
A
2 minutes