Oxygen Therapy Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is the management for mild-moderate hypoxaemia?
A
2-6L Nasal cannula to 92 - 96%
2
Q
What are the critical illnesses as per Oxygen therapy
A
Severe sepsis
Shock
Status epilepticus
Major Trauma
Anaphylaxis
Cardiac Arrest
Ketamine Sedation
3
Q
What 6 patient groups have chronic hypoxaemia?
A
- COPD
- Obesity
- Cystic fibrosis
- Bronchiectasis
- Severe Kyphoscoliosis
- Neuromuscular Disorders
4
Q
What 5 patients get oxygen regardless of their O2 saturations?
A
- Toxic inhalation
- Decompression illness
- Cord porlapse
- PPH
- Cluster Headache
5
Q
Below what oxygen level is considered Severe Hypoxaemia?
A
<85%
