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Oxygen
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| GENERIC NAME | None |
| BRAND NAME | Oxygen |
| CLASS | Naturally occurring atmospheric gas |
| MECHANISM OF ACTION | Reverses Hypoxemia |
| INDICATIONS | Confirmed or expected hypoxemia, ischemic chest pain, respiratory insufficiency, prophylactically during air transport, confirmed or suspected carbon monoxide poisoning, all other causes of decreased tissue oxygenation, decreased LOC. |
| CONTRAINDICATIONS | Certain patients with COPD or emphysema who will not tolerate oxygen concentrations over 35%, Hyperventilation. |
| ADVERSE REACTIONS | Decreased LOC and respiratory depression in patients with chronic carbon dioxide retention. Retrolental fibroplasia if given in high concentrations to premature infants (maintain 30-40%) |
| NOTES ON ADMINISTRATION | Be familiar with liter flow and each type of delivery device used. Promotes combustion. |
| INCOMPATABILITIES/DRUG INTERACTIONS | None. |
| DOSE/ROUTE Adult Carbon monoxide poisoning and cardiac arrest | 100%. DOSE/ROUTE Adult Hypoxemia |
| DOSE/ROUTE Adult COPD | 1-6L/min via nasal cannula or 28-35% Venturi mask. |
| ONSET OF ACTION | Immediate |
| PEAK EFFECTS | N/A |
| DURATION OF ACTION | Less then 2 minutes |
| AZ DRUG BOX SUPPLY RANGE | 13 cubic feet |
| DOSE/ROUTE Pediatric | Same as for adult except for premature infant |