Oxygen Flashcards
(8 cards)
Name
Oxygen
Oxygen
Class
Element
Oxygen
Action
Maintenance of life; increases alveolar oxygen tension; reduces magnitude and extent of ST segment changes during an AMI
Oxygen
Indications
Hypoxia, Difficulty breathing
Oxygen
Contraindications
None
Oxygen
Side effects
None
Oxygen
Dose + Route
NC, NRB, BVM, simple mask; 1-6, 6-10, 10-15, 15+ (simple mask is 40-60%)
Oxygen
Special Considerations
Humidify if possible; do not withhold from COPD patient; lo-flow only for those with normal respirations; consider pulse oximetry with other measurements