Oxygen Flashcards

1
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Drug Classification

A

Gas

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Mechanism of Action

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Enters body via respiratory system, transported to cells by hemoglobin, required for efficient breakdown of glucose into usable energy

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3
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Pharmacokinetics

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Onset of Action = Immediate
Peak Effects < 1 min inhaled
Duration of Effect < 2 min inhaled
Half-Life = N/A

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4
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Indications

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Hypoxia
Difficulty breathing
SpO2< 94%

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5
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Contraindications

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ROSC post cardiac arrest with SpO2> 94%

Chest pain, acute MI, suspected cellular injury and death with SpO2> 94%

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Side effects

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Free radical formation in the presence of injured tissues, causing secondary cell death

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7
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Dose

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(ADULT): 1-6L NC, 12-15L NRB, 15L BVM
CPAP/VENT (ADULT): Varies by O2 demand to meet cmH2O requirement
VENTURI MASK (ADULT): Flow rate varies by adaptor to meet specific concentrations of O2ranging from 24%-40%

(PEDI): 1-6L NC, 10-15L NRB, 15LPM NRB, BVM

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Precautions

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Avoid hyperoxia, high concentrations to neonates can cause eye damage

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9
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Drug Interactions

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None

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