OXYGEN

OXYGEN

OXYGEN
Class
	Natural Gas.
Action
	An odorless, colorless, tasteless gas that is essential for life.
Indications
	Cardiopulmonary arrest. Trauma. Dyspnea. Suspected hypoxemia. Cardiac-related chest pain.
Contraindications
	None.
Precaution
	Never withhold oxygen from those who need it. Used with caution in COPD patients.
Side effects
	May reduce respiratory drive in some COPD patients.
Administration
Rout: airways	Onset: Immediate	Peak effect: <1 minute	Duration: as long as it on
Adult Dose:
	2 - 6 l/m via nasal cannula, 6-10 l/m via simple face mask 12 - 15 l/m via NRB mask
Pediatric Dose:
	2 - 6 l/m via nasal cannula, 6-10 l/m via simple face mask 12 - 15 l/m via NRB mask