Oxygen

Question 1

Generic (o2)

Answer 1

Medical Grade Oxygen

Question 2

Trade (o2)

Answer 2

Oxygen

Question 3

Indications (o2)

Answer 3

1. Altered Mental Status (AMS)
2. Signs of Hypoxia
3. Respiratory Emergency
4. Cardiac Emergency
5. Shock

Question 4

Contraindications (o2)

Answer 4

None in a prehospital setting

Question 5

Dosage (o2)

Answer 5

Varies:
Nasal Cannula: 1-6 lpm (24-44%)
NRB: 12-15 lpm (80-100%)
BVM: 12-15 lpm (90-100%)

Question 6

Administration (o2)

Answer 6

By using an oxygen delivery device

Question 7

Actions (o2)

Answer 7

Increase blood oxygenation

Question 8

Side effects (o2)

Answer 8

None in the prehospital setting