altered oxygen delivery and consumption mechanisms.

 

Delivery of Oxygen

 

Indications

 

Cyanosis (at least 5 grams of reduced hemoglobin)

 

Contraindications

 

Advantages

 

Disadvantages

 

Aim

 

Method

Patient prep

Equipment

Access to the airways

Nasal

Oral

Endotracheal

Oxygen

100%

 

bag/valve/mask ventilation

Technique

 

Esults

 

Complications

Aspiration of gastric content remains a major cause of secondary mortality and morbidity. Directly protecting the airway with a cuffed endotracheal tube provides the best chance of avoiding this complication.

 

Based on the patient’s general condition, immediate bag/valve/mask ventilation is initiated using 100% oxygen.