Oxygen therapy CPG

Question 1

When is O2 not required relating to 02 Sa

Answer 1

02 Sa >92 %

Question 2

What constitutes mild to moderate hypoxaemia and how to treat

Answer 2

02 Sa 85-91%
nasal canula 2-6 l

Question 3

Severe hypoxia defined as and treat with?

Answer 3

O2sa < 85%
Treat with 10-15 lt via mask or non - rebreather

Question 4

When else do you treat with a mask or non - rebreather

Answer 4

Critical illness
- Cardiac arrest & resuscitation
- Anaphylaxis
- Ketamine sedation
- Severe shock
- Sepsis
- Major trauma/head injury

Question 5

what chronic conditions may indicate 02 treatment

Answer 5

Titrate O2 to maintain O2Sa between 88-92%
- COPD
- Neuromuscular disorders
- CF
- Bronchiectasis
- Obesity
- Severe Kyphoscoliosis

Question 6

What conditions get O2 regardless of O2 sa

Answer 6

All via non rebreather 10 - 15l
- Toxic inhalation exposure
- Decompression illness
- Chord prolapse
- PPH
- Cluster headaches