Oxygen

Question 1

What is the treatment for Mild-moderate hypoxaemia

Answer 1

Indicated by SPO2 of 85-91%

Treatment:
o2 titrated to 92-96%
- 2-6L via nasal cannula
- hudson mask 5-10 L

Question 2

What is the treatment for severe hypoxamia

Answer 2

Indicated by SPO2 <85

Treatment:

• Initial dose of 10-15L via non-rebreather
• If pt deteriorates or reminas below 85% consider BVM or SGA

Question 3

What are the critical illness that get treated asper severe hypoxaemia?

Answer 3

cardiac arrest or resuscitation
major trauma/head injury
shock
severe sepsis
anaphylaxis
status epilepticus
ketamine sedation

Question 4

What conditions fall under chronic hypoxaemia and what is the treatment?

Answer 4

conditions:

• COPD
• Neuromuscular disorders
• Cystic fibrosis
• Bronchiectasis
• Severe Kyphoscoliosis
• Obesity

treatment:
titrate flow to SPO@ of 88-92%

If pt deteriorates or remains below 85% treat at severe

Question 5

What conditions get 100% o2 via NRB at 10-15L regardless of SPO2 reading?

Answer 5

Toxic inhalation exposure
Decompression illness
Corp prolapse
Postpartum haemorrhage
Shoulder dystocia
Cluster headache