Oxygen

Question 1

MOA

Answer 1

21% of the air that a person breathes. This gas forms a vital
component of the cells of the body.

Question 2

Indications - 9

Answer 2

an SpO2 < 94% on air (exception - patients at high risk and the neonatal resuscitation section)
> an airway obstruction
> respiratory distress (exception - patients at high risk)
> shock
> severe traumatic brain injury
> smoke inhalation
> carbon monoxide poisoning
> a condition requiring sedation to be administered
> decompression illness.

Question 3

Dose, Route,

Answer 3

> Nasal prongs 1-4 litres/minute
> Simple mask 6-8 litres/minute
> Nebuliser mask 8 litres/minute
> Reservoir mask 10-15 litres/minute
> Manual ventilation bag 10-15 litres/minute