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Oxygen
EMT Pharm Review
Term | Definition |
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medication class | class III gas, oxidizer |
Pharmacologic action | Required for aerobic metabolism |
indications for administration | maintain an SpO2 of 94-96% Suspected hypoxia or respiratory distress from any cause Acute chest pain in which myocardial infarction is suspected Shock (decreased oxygenation of tissue) from any cause Trauma Carbon monoxide poisoning |
contraindications | Lack of indications (we no longer place oxygen just because; the patient must have a need.) |
Medication interactions | none |
Doses and routes of adminisitration | low to mod flow via NC = 0.25 - 6 LPM nebulizer = 6- 8 LPM simple mask = 8-10 LPM NRB = 12- 15 LPM BVM = 15 + LPM |
Special notes | We no longer administer oxygen to our patients as a “comfort measure”. Oxygen is a medication and like all medications, its use must be warranted in a particular situation! |