OXYGEN (O2)

ONSET AND DURATION OF ACTIONS:

1-2 MINUTES

PRECAUTIONS:

1. Closely monitor patients with COPD 2. Patients with respiratory insufficiency should be monitored closely to ensure adequate ventilation 3. Non-humidified oxygen may cause drying of the mucous membranes 4. Neonates should not receive high concentrations for long periods of time

INDICATIONS:

1. Increased oxygen demand 2. Hypoxemia or hypoxia 3. Respiratory insufficiency 4. Hypoperfusion state or trauma

ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION:

INHALED

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

NONE

INTERACTIONS:

NONE

SIDE EFFECTS:

Respiratory: dry mucous membranes, upper respiratory irritation, pulmonary Edema, oxygen toxicity

DOSAGES:

ADULT AND PEDIATRIC: Nasal Cannula 2-6 LPM Simple Face Mask 6-10 LPM Non-rebreather Mask 10-15 LPM HHN/Neb Mask 6-8 LPM BVM 15 LPM

CLASSIFICATION:

GAS

MOA:

Increases percentage of oxygen in inspired air (FiO2)

NOTES:

NEVER WITHHOLD OXYGEN FROM ANY PATIENTS IN DISTRESS, BUT NOT EVERY PATIENT NEEDS O2!!!