Oxygen Flashcards
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Actions
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Required for maintenance of life
Decreases ventilators and myocardial effect to maintain alveolar and arterial oxygen tension
increases alveolar oxygen tension
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Class
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Element
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Indications
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Hypoxia
Difficulty breathing
Any time the pt could benefit from it
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Contraindications
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None, for short term emergency care
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Dosage
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Nasal Cannula: 1-6 lpm - 24%-44%
Non-Rebreather: 10-15 lpm - >90%
Bag-valve Mask: 15+ lpm - >90%
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Side effects
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None, for short term emergency care
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Considerations
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Humidify
Low flow is reserved for pts w/ normal volume and rates between 12-20 breaths
Use pulse oximetry
