Oxygen Flashcards

1
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Classification

A

Gas

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Mechanism of Action

A

Enters body via respiratory system, transported to cells by hemoglobin, required for efficient breakdown of glucose into usable energy

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3
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Pharmacokinetics

  • Onset of action
  • Peak Effects
  • Duration of Effects
  • Half-Life
A
  • Onset of action- immediate
  • Peak Effects- < 1 min inhaled
  • Duration of Effects- < 2 min inhaled
  • Half-Life- N/A
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4
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Indications/Field Use

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  • Hypoxia
  • Difficulty Breathing
  • SpO2- <94%
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Contraindications

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  • ROSC post cardiac arrest with SPO2 >94%

- Chest pain, acute MI, suspected cellular injury and death with SPO2> 94%

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Side Effects/Adverse Reactions

A

Free Radical formation in the presence of injured tissues, causing secondary cell death

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7
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Dose

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Adult:
      2-6L NC, 12-15L NRB, 15L BVM
      CPAP/Vent: varies by O2 demand to meet cmH2O requirement
Pedi:
      2-6L NC, 12-15L NRB, 15L BVM
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8
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Precautions

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Avoid hyperoxia, high concentration to neonates can cause eye damage

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9
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Drug-drug interaction

A

None EMS

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