Oxygen Flashcards
What is the drug classification of Oxygen?
Gas
What is the action of Oxygen in the body?
Oxygen is a gas essential for cellular energy
What is Oxygen scheduled under?
Unscheduled
What are the side effects of Oxygen administration? (2)
- Effects the hypoxic drive in COPD patients (may result in hypopnea)
- Drying of mucous membranes
What are the indications for administering Oxygen? (4)
- Hypoxia
- Respiratory distress
- Diving or obstetric emergencies
- Drive gas for nebulised medications
What are the contraindications for administering Oxygen?
Nil in the emergency setting
What are the precautions to consider when administering Oxygen? (4)
- Patients with COPD
- Patients with Bleomycin lung injury
- Patients with paraquat poisoning
- Prolonged administration of oxygen to neonates
How is Oxygen administered?
Inhaled
What is the onset of Oxygen administration?
Instananeous
What is the adult dosage for Oxygen when patient is suffering from severe hypoxia or critical illness?
15 L/min via NRBM or BVM if inadequate ventilation. Titrate to target SpO2 of 94-98%
What is the paediatric dosage for Oxygen when patient is suffering from severe hypoxia or critical illness?
15 L/min via NRBM or BVM if inadequate ventilation. Titrate to target SpO2 of 94-98%
What is the adult dosage for Oxygen when patient is suffering from moderate hypoxia or moderate illness?
4-8 L/min via SFM. Titrate to target of 94-98%
What is the paediatric dosage for Oxygen when patient is suffering from moderate hypoxia or moderate illness?
4-8 L/min via SFM. Titrate to target of 94-98%
What is the dosage for mild hypoxia or COPD patients?
2-4 L/min via nasal cannula
What is the dosage for patients suffering from diving emergencies or suspected CO2 poisoning?
High flow oxygen regardless of SpO2 level - 15 L/min
