Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity Flashcards
What is also called low pressure oxygen poisoning?
Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity
Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity can occur whenever the oxygen partial pressure exceeds ________.
0.5 ata (Atmosphere)
A 12 hour exposure to a partial pressure of ______ will produce mild symptoms and measurable decreases in lung function.
1 ata (Atmosphere)
(1) Burning sensation during inspiration
(2) Pain during inspiration
(3) Cough
(4) Decreased pulmonary function
Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity
What are the symptoms of Pulmonary oxygen Toxicity?
(1) Burning sensation during inspiration
(2) Pain during inspiration
(3) Cough
(4) Decreased pulmonary function
What is the treatment of Pulmonary oxygen Toxicity?
1) If the patient cannot continue with respiratory discomfort, remove the patient from O2
2) Consult DMO (Diving Medical Officer) to modify treatments, increasing air time of
air breaks between oxygen periods.