Oxygen Flashcards
1
Q
Oxygen
Class:
A
Oxidizer.
2
Q
Oxygen
Mechanism of Action:
A
Colorless, odorless, tasteless gas used in the breakdown of glucose into usable energy.
3
Q
Oxygen
Indications:
A
Hypoxia or suspected hypoxia 95% or less (94% in NH)
4
Q
Oxygen
Contrindications:
A
None.
5
Q
Oxygen
Precautions:
A
Long-term high concentrations in neonates has been associated with blindness.
Long-term high concentrations depresses respiratory drive in COPD patients.
6
Q
Oxygen
Side Effects:
A
No significant.
7
Q
Oxygen:
Interactions.
A
None.
8
Q
Oxygen
Dosage:
A
Enough to maintain 95% or higher (94% in NH)
9
Q
Oxygen
Routes:
A
Nasal canula = 1-6lpm
Higher volumes = Non rebreather or similar device.
10
Q
Oxygen
Notes:
A
Every 1 liter of 02 is equal to a 4% increase in supply.
11
Q
Oxygen
Myths/Facts:
A
O2 tanks can rupture - fact.
O2 is combustible - myth.
