Oxygen Flashcards

1
Q

Oxygen Class:

A

Naturally occurring atmospheric gas.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Oxygen Mechanism of Action:

A

Reverses Hypoxemia

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Oxygen Indications:

A
  • Confirmed or expected hypoxemia.
  • Ischemic chest pain.
  • Respiratory insufficiency.
  • Prophylactically during air transport.
  • Confirmed or suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. All other causes of decreased tissue oxygenation.
  • Decreased level of consciousness.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Oxygen Adult Dose:

A
  • Cardiac arrest and Carbon Monoxide poisoning: 100%.
  • Hypoxemia: 10-15 L/ min. via non-rebreather.
  • COPD: 0-2 L/ min. via nasal cannula or 28-35% venturi mask. Be prepared to provide ventilatory support if higher concentrations of oxygen needed.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Oxygen Pediatric Dose:

A
  • Cardiac arrest and Carbon Monoxide poisoning: 100%.
  • Hypoxemia: 10-15 L/ min. via non-rebreather.
  • COPD: 0-2 L/ min. via nasal cannula or 28-35% venturi mask. Be prepared to provide ventilatory support if higher concentrations of oxygen needed.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly