1-4. Oxygen Administration

based upon the pt presentation and guidelines:

1) No Supplemental O2 if:

a) No complaint and no appearance of SOB

b) “POX” ≥ 94%.

2) NC @ 2 LPM if:

a) complaint of SOB and no appearance of SOB

b) POX ≥ 94%

3) NRB @ 10- 15 LPM if ANY of:

a) Complaint of SOB; b) Appearance of SOB; c) “AMS”

AND

d) POX O2 < 94%.

4) Three diagnoses that are exceptions for high flow 15 LPM O2:

a) Barotrauma / decompression sickness;

b) Suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

c) Suspected cyanide exposure.

6) “BVM” @ 15 LPM if any of the following:

a) Complaint of SOB; b) Appearance of SOB; c) AMS

AND

d) Absent or inadequate ventilations.