2015 Trumbull Memorial Hospital Demo

Oxygen Oxygen

Action

Onset

Many

Immediate

Indications Hypoxemia

Adult Dose 2-6 liters per minute via nasal cannula 10-15 liters per minute via non-rebreather or partial non-rebreather mask 15 liters per minute via BVM / ETT

Pediatric Dose Blow-by oxygen as needed for younger children. Avoid persistent oxygenation of neonates. 2-6 liters per minute via nasal cannula 10-15 liters per minute via non-rebreather or partial non-rebreather mask 15 liters per minute via BVM / ETT

Contraindications None.

Adverse Reactions Toxicity, depressed hypercarbonic drive

Precautions None.

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EMR

EMT

AEMT

Paramedic

Extended