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Oxygen Flashcards

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Oxygen

Class

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  • Naturally occurring atmospheric gas
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Oxygen

Mechanism

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  • Reverses hypoxemia
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Oxygen

Indications

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  • Hypoxemia
  • Ischemic chest pain
  • Suspected CO poisoning
  • Respiratory insufficiency
  • Decreased LOC
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Oxygen

Contraindications

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  • Certain COPD PT’s will not tolerage O2 concentrations over 35%
  • Hyperventilation
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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%)
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Oxygen

Drug interactions

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  • None
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Oxygen

Dosage

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  • Cardiac arrest and CO poisoning: 100%
  • Hypoxemia: 10-15 L/min via nonrebreather
  • COPD: 1-6 L/min
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Oxygen

Duration of action

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  • Onset: Immediate
  • Peak Effect: Not applicable
  • Duration: Less than 2 min
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Oxygen

Special Considerations

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  • Be familiar with liter flow and delivery devices
  • O2 supports combustion
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