Oxygen Flashcards
1
Q
Generic (o2)
A
Medical Grade Oxygen
2
Q
Trade (o2)
A
Oxygen
3
Q
Indications (o2)
A
- Altered Mental Status (AMS)
- Signs of Hypoxia
- Respiratory Emergency
- Cardiac Emergency
- Shock
4
Q
Contraindications (o2)
A
None in a prehospital setting
5
Q
Dosage (o2)
A
Varies:
Nasal Cannula: 1-6 lpm (24-44%)
NRB: 12-15 lpm (80-100%)
BVM: 12-15 lpm (90-100%)
6
Q
Administration (o2)
A
By using an oxygen delivery device
7
Q
Actions (o2)
A
Increase blood oxygenation
8
Q
Side effects (o2)
A
None in the prehospital setting