Oxygen Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
O2 therapy is for…
A
People at risk of hypoxia (cardiac conditions, resp conditions, post-op)
2
Q
WHat are some early stage hypoxia symptoms
A
anxiety, slight baseline vitals variation
3
Q
WHat are some late stage hypoxia symptoms
A
Hypotension, bradycardia, metabolic acidosis, cyanosis,
4
Q
What are some chronic hypoxia symptoms?
A
Finger/toe clubbing, peripheral edema, right sided heart failure, O2 stats below 87%
5
Q
What level of O2 do you start to use humidification?
A
4L/min
6
Q
1-2L is what FiO2 nasal cannula
A
24-28%
7
Q
3-4L is what FiO2? nasal cannula
A
32-36%
8
Q
5-6L is what FiO2? nasal cannula
A
40-44%
9
Q
1-2L is what FiO2? face mask
A
40-60%
10
Q
nasal cannula
A
