Oxygen

Question 1

Pharmacology and presentation of Oxygen?

Answer 1

High pressure medical oxygen in C (440L) and D (1500L) sizes

A chemical element that is essential to tissues for sustaining life. It is necessary for the production of cellular energy.

Question 2

Indicators of Oxygen?

Answer 2

• Treatment of hypoxaemia / hypoxia
• To assist organ perfusion in patients with poor perfusion

Question 3

Contraindications of Oxygen?

Answer 3

• Known paraquat poisoning
• Lung disease secondary to bleomycin therapy

Question 4

Cautions of Oxygen?

Answer 4

• Prolonged administration to premature neonates
• High concentrations given to COPD patients
• Fire/Explosive hazard

Question 5

Side Effects of Oxygen?

Answer 5

• Drying of the mucous membranes of the airways

Question 6

Dosing Regimes of Oxygen?

Answer 6

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Question 7

Onset and notes of Oxygen?

Answer 7

• Onset = Immediate
• Must be run at or above manufacturer-specified minimum flow rates to prevent hypercapnia and possible asphyxia
• Titrate delivery and rate to desired effect.

Question 8

Oxygen therapy critical illnesses?

(DMS ACCESS)

(Titrated to 94-98%, high flow to decompression and CO poisoning)

Answer 8

• Cardiac arrest or resuscitation
• Major trauma/head injury
• Carbon monoxide poisoning
• ACS
• Shock (including Severe Sepsis and Anaphylaxis)
• Stroke
• Decompression illness
• Status epilepticus
• Eclampsia