Oxygen

Question 1

Oxygen Class:

Answer 1

Naturally occurring atmospheric gas.

Question 2

Oxygen Mechanism of Action:

Answer 2

Reverses Hypoxemia

Question 3

Oxygen Indications:

Answer 3

• Confirmed or expected hypoxemia.
• Ischemic chest pain.
• Respiratory insufficiency.
• Prophylactically during air transport.
• Confirmed or suspected carbon monoxide poisoning. All other causes of decreased tissue oxygenation.
• Decreased level of consciousness.

Question 4

Oxygen Adult Dose:

Answer 4

• Cardiac arrest and Carbon Monoxide poisoning: 100%.
• Hypoxemia: 10-15 L/ min. via non-rebreather.
• COPD: 0-2 L/ min. via nasal cannula or 28-35% venturi mask. Be prepared to provide ventilatory support if higher concentrations of oxygen needed.

Question 5

Oxygen Pediatric Dose:

Answer 5

• Cardiac arrest and Carbon Monoxide poisoning: 100%.
• Hypoxemia: 10-15 L/ min. via non-rebreather.
• COPD: 0-2 L/ min. via nasal cannula or 28-35% venturi mask. Be prepared to provide ventilatory support if higher concentrations of oxygen needed.