Oxygen (Medical) Notes

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and key concepts related to the administration and effects of medical oxygen in a paramedic context.

Oxygen

A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas essential to respiration.

PaO2

Arterial oxygen tension that increases with inhalation/administration of oxygen.

Hypoxia

Condition resulting from insufficient oxygen in the tissues.

Hypoxemia

Condition of having insufficient oxygen in the blood (SPO2 <94%).

Dosage for Nasal Cannula

1-6 L/min providing 24% - 44% O2 concentration.

Contraindication for oxygen administration

Known paraquat poisoning.

Pulmonary vasodilator

A substance that dilates blood vessels in the lungs.

BVM (Bag-Valve Mask)

Device used to provide positive pressure ventilation with oxygen flow at 15 L/min.

CO2 retention

The buildup of carbon dioxide in the body, which may occur with insufficient oxygen flow.

Hyperoxygenation

Providing increased oxygen levels during certain medical procedures, like BVM PPV.