Oxygen Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
What is a pulse oximetry?
A
Goes over finger.
Measures oxygen saturation (hemoglobin that’s saturated with oxygen)
2
Q
How is oxygen saturation recorded/written
A
Percentage of oxygen.
#% SpO2.
3
Q
What is normal % SpO2?
A
95% to 100%
4
Q
What value of SpO2 is moderate Hypoxia
A
86 to 90% SpO2
5
Q
What value of SpO2 is severe hypoxia
A
Less than 85% SpO2
6
Q
Types of oxygen delivery devises
A
Nasal Cannula
Resuscitation
Standard
Non-Rebreather, w/oxygen reservoir
Bag-Valve-Mask (BVM)
