Emergency Oxygen Therapy

What respiration rate indicates a need for supplemental oxygen due to respiratory distress or failure?

Which of the following conditions could justify providing supplemental oxygen?

What is a potential effect of providing oxygen during cardiac arrest?

How does a respiration rate of less than 8 affect the need for supplemental oxygen?

Which situation is associated with poor breathing patterns indicating a need for immediate intervention?

What is the impact of oxygen on cardiac tissue during arrest?

Which breathing pattern indicates poor respiratory function?

When should supplemental oxygen be administered?

What respiration rate is classified as a sign of respiratory distress?

What is a typical consideration for providing supplemental oxygen?

Effective Communication

Good conversation involves speaking fluently without pauses.
Speaking only 2-3 words at a time indicates ineffective communication.

Supplemental Oxygen

Agonal breathing requires supplemental oxygen.
Provide oxygen in cases of:
- Respiratory distress or failure, characterized by a respiration rate of 30 or more.
- Cardiac arrest, but be aware that oxygen is a vasoconstrictor, which can decrease tissue perfusion and increase the risk of cardiac tissue ischemia.
Other scenarios requiring oxygen supplementation include:
- Respiration rate less than 8 or more than 30.
- Low oxygen saturation (SpO2).

Breathing Assessment

Effective breathing in conversation is characterized by speaking more than 2-3 words at a time
Poor breathing is indicated by speaking only 2-3 words at a time

Supplemental Oxygen Indications

Agonal breathing may require supplemental oxygen
Provide oxygen in cases of:
- Respiratory distress or failure with a respiration rate of 30
- Cardiac arrest (note: oxygen is a vasoconstrictor, which can decrease tissue perfusion and increase risk of cardiac tissue ischemia)

Respiratory Rate Indicators

Respiration rate less than 8 or more than 30 may indicate a need for supplemental oxygen
Oxygen saturation (SpO2) levels should be monitored

This quiz covers the basics of oxygen therapy in emergency situations, including when to provide supplemental oxygen, and what factors to consider when assessing respiratory distress. It also touches on the effects of oxygen on cardiac tissue.