Oxygen

Question 1

Indication

Answer 1

Critical illness

Trauma

Hypoxia

Serious illness

COPD

Question 2

Action

Answer 2

Essential for cell metabolism and normal physiological function

Assists in reversing hypoxia. Hypoxia only improves if respiratory rate or ventilations adequate

Question 3

Contraindications

Answer 3

Explosive environments

Question 4

Side Effects

Answer 4

Drying / irritating of mucous membranes

COPD (limit to 6mins)