Oxygen Therapy Flashcards

1
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When is oxygen therapy needed?

A
  • When saturations are below 89%
  • rapid/ shallow breathing
  • SOB
  • Tachy
  • Wheeze
  • Changes in skin colour
  • confusion
  • sweaty
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2
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What does oxygen therapy prevent?

A
  • SOB
  • Decreased blood oxygen
  • Damage to organs
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