Oxygen Flashcards
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Indications
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Hypoxia or suspected hypoxia
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Actions
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Reverses hypoxia, provides oxygen to be absorbed by lungs
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Contraindications
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Very rarely in patients with COPD. Do not use near open flames as oxygen will support combustion
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Route
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Gas/ inhalation
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Side effects
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Decreases respiratory effort in rare cases in patients with COPD
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Dose
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Use oxygen devices to administer 28%-100% oxygen