SaO2 and Oxygen Administration

Epinephrine and Dopamine are adrenergic agonist used in several ACLS algorithms. The use of epinephrine for severe anaphylaxis and unstable bradycardia. Review epinephrine’s effects on blood vessels and bronchioles. Why epinephrine is helpful for patients with anaphylaxis. Using ...  Show more

Providing rescue breathing to apneic patients with a palpable pulse. Normal end tidal CO2 for patients with a pulse. Identification of cardiac arrest and our immediate actions. Providing artificial ventilations during CPR without an advanced airway vs with an advanced airway in p ...  Show more

Oxygen is probably the drug that we give the most but possibly has the least governance over. More has got to be good except in those at high risk of type II respiratory failure right?? Well as we know the evidence base has swung to challenge that idea in recent years and the new ...  Show more

Contributor: Aaron Lessen,MD

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Jaquay is treating a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who complains of dyspnea during daily activities. The patient's SpO2 levels tend to drop below 88% with mild exertion. In addition to continuing with a general exercise program, which of the fol ...