OXYGEN Flashcards
1
Q
Generic/Trade Name
Oxygen
A
Oxygen
2
Q
Oxygen
Drug Classification:
A
Gas
3
Q
Oxygen
Mechanism of Action:
A
- Enters body via respiratory system
- transported to cells by Hb
- required forefficient breakdown of glucose into usable energy
4
Q
Oxygen
Pharmacokinetics
A
Onset of Action = Immediate
Peak Effects < 1 min inhaled
Duration of Effect < 2 min inhaled
Half-Life = N/A
5
Q
Oxygen
Indications/Field Use:
A
- Hypoxia
- Difficulty breathing
- SpO2 < 94%
6
Q
Oxygen
Contraindications:
A
- ROSC post cardiac arrest with SpO2 > 94%
- Chest pain, acute MI, suspected cellular injury and death with SpO2 > 94%
7
Q
Oxygen
Side Effects/Adverse Reactions:
A
- Free radial formation in the presence of injured tissues, causing secondary cell death
8
Q
Oxygen
ADULT DOSE:
CPAP/VENT (ADULT):
A
- 2-6L NC
- 12-15L NRB
- 15L BVM
CPAP/VENT (ADULT): Varies by O2 demand to meet cmH2O requirement
9
Q
Oxygen
PEDI DOSE:
A
- 2-6L NC,
- 12-15L NRB,
- 15LPM NRB
10
Q
Oxygen
Precautions:
A
- Avoid hyperoxia
- high concentrations to neonates can cause eye damage
11
Q
Oxygen
Drug-Drug Interactions:
A
None EMS
