Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity

Question 1

What is also called low pressure oxygen poisoning?

Answer 1

Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity

Question 2

Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity can occur whenever the oxygen partial pressure exceeds ________.

Answer 2

0.5 ata (Atmosphere)

Question 3

A 12 hour exposure to a partial pressure of ______ will produce mild symptoms and measurable decreases in lung function.

Answer 3

1 ata (Atmosphere)

Question 4

(1) Burning sensation during inspiration
(2) Pain during inspiration
(3) Cough
(4) Decreased pulmonary function

Answer 4

Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity

Question 5

What are the symptoms of Pulmonary oxygen Toxicity?

Answer 5

(1) Burning sensation during inspiration
(2) Pain during inspiration
(3) Cough
(4) Decreased pulmonary function

Question 6

What is the treatment of Pulmonary oxygen Toxicity?

Answer 6

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.