OXYGEN Flashcards

1
Q

Generic/Trade Name

Oxygen

A

Oxygen

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2
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Oxygen

Drug Classification:

A

Gas

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3
Q

Oxygen

Mechanism of Action:

A
  • Enters body via respiratory system
  • transported to cells by Hb
  • required forefficient breakdown of glucose into usable energy
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4
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Oxygen

Pharmacokinetics

A

Onset of Action = Immediate

Peak Effects < 1 min inhaled

Duration of Effect < 2 min inhaled

Half-Life = N/A

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5
Q

Oxygen

Indications/Field Use:

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  • Hypoxia
  • Difficulty breathing
  • SpO2 < 94%
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6
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Oxygen

Contraindications:

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  • ROSC post cardiac arrest with SpO2 > 94%
  • Chest pain, acute MI, suspected cellular injury and death with SpO2 > 94%
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7
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Oxygen

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions:

A
  • Free radial formation in the presence of injured tissues, causing secondary cell death
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8
Q

Oxygen

ADULT DOSE:

CPAP/VENT (ADULT):

A
  • 2-6L NC
  • 12-15L NRB
  • 15L BVM

CPAP/VENT (ADULT): Varies by O2 demand to meet cmH2O requirement

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9
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Oxygen

PEDI DOSE:

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  • 2-6L NC,
  • 12-15L NRB,
  • 15LPM NRB
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10
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Oxygen

Precautions:

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  • Avoid hyperoxia
  • high concentrations to neonates can cause eye damage
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11
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Oxygen

Drug-Drug Interactions:

A

None EMS

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