Oxygen

Question 1

Class / Action

Answer 1

Naturally Occurring Atmospheric Gas

1. Odorless, tasteless, colorless gas present in room air at approximately 21%
2. Used to reveres hypoxemia

Question 2

Onset / Duration of Action

Answer 2

Immediate Onset / Duration ends when administration ends

Question 3

Indications

Answer 3

1. Hypoxia-Confirmed or suspected
2. Ischemic chest pain and/or stroke if pulse oximetry <94%
3. Respiratory Insufficiency
4. Apneic oxygenation during RSI procedure
5. Suspected CO poisoning

Question 4

Contraindications

Answer 4

None

Question 5

Precautions

Answer 5

Patients with COPD and Chronic CO2 Retention

Question 6

Dosages / Administration

Answer 6

1. NC, NRM, ETT, BVM, or by whatever means to maintain O2 saturation >94%
2. COPD and Chronic CO2 Retention Pts: Target O2 saturation 92-94%
3. Post-cardiac arrest with ROSC: Target O2 saturation of 94%, acceptable range 94-99%
4. CO Poisoning: High Flow @ 100%

Question 7

Adverse Reactions

Answer 7

High-Concentrations of O2 may cause DLOC and Respiratory Depression over time in patients with Chronic CO2 Retention