Oxygen Flashcards
1
Q
Oxygen
Class
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- Naturally occurring atmospheric gas
2
Q
Oxygen
Mechanism
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- Reverses hypoxemia
3
Q
Oxygen
Indications
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- Hypoxemia
- Ischemic chest pain
- Suspected CO poisoning
- Respiratory insufficiency
- Decreased LOC
4
Q
Oxygen
Contraindications
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- Certain COPD PT’s will not tolerage O2 concentrations over 35%
- Hyperventilation
5
Q
Oxygen
Adverse reactions
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- Decreased LOC & respiratory depression in pt with chronic CO2 retention
- Retrolental fibroplasia if given in high concentrations to premies (maintain 30-40%)
6
Q
Oxygen
Drug interactions
A
- None
7
Q
Oxygen
Dosage
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- Cardiac arrest and CO poisoning: 100%
- Hypoxemia: 10-15 L/min via nonrebreather
- COPD: 1-6 L/min
8
Q
Oxygen
Duration of action
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- Onset: Immediate
- Peak Effect: Not applicable
- Duration: Less than 2 min
9
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Oxygen
Special Considerations
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- Be familiar with liter flow and delivery devices
- O2 supports combustion