Oxygen

Question 1

Indication: low dose

Answer 1

O2 sat less than 94% AND patient is NOT in respiratory distress or shock

ACS patients with O2 sat less than 90%

88% for COPD

Question 2

Dosage / Administration for Low Dose

Answer 2

Oxygen via nasal cannula at 2-6 L/min

Question 3

Indication: High Dose

Answer 3

Respiratory Distress or Shock

Apnea or Ventilatory Failure

Question 4

Dosage / Administration: High Dose

Answer 4

For respiratory distress or shock: Oxygen via NRB at 15 L/min

For Apnea or Ventilatory Failure: BVM at a rate of 10 breaths per min with oxygen at 15 L/min