Sedation Flashcards

1
Q

What are the oxygen stats essential in sedation?

What to do if alarm / dropping

A

Normal o2 sat = 97
Alarm at 90
Hypoxia at 85

If dropping - stimulate patient snd try to get them to breathe more

If alarm - supplemental oxygen with nasal cannulation
- flumazenil reversal - 500mg

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Contraindications for IS

A
  • common cold
  • tonsillitis
  • nasal blockage
  • severe COPD
  • MS
  • pregnancy - first trimester
  • claustrophobia / fear of nasal mask
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Contraindications for IV sedation?

A
  • severe COPD

Hepatic insufficiency

Pregnancy and lactation

Hypothyroidism

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