Oxygen Flashcards

1
Q

what O2 to aim for normal patients?

if O2 drops?

A
  • 94-98%
  • titrate O2 up and get ABG
    if CO2 ↑ above 6kPa get senior help
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what O2 to give a critically ill patient?

A

15L/min (non-rebreathe mask) 85-90%

reassess if oximetry sats <3% target range

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3
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what CO2 to aim for in COPD?

A

88-92%

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4
Q

who at risk of ↑ CO2 and therefore should have sats 88-92%?

how to give O2?

A
COPD
CF
bronchiectasis
NM disease
chest wall
morbidly obese
  • 24%, 28%, or 1-2L/min nasal oxygen
  • if pH still low, NIV + senior
  • pH normal but CO2 ↑ - 24-28% venturi mask
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