Calculating oxygen reservesIt is possible to calculate oxygen delivery and usage to demonstrate the effects of pre-oxygenation:The alveolar gas equation is used to calculate PAO2.PAO2 = (PB−PH2O)FiO2−(PaCO2÷R) Where PB is … Continue reading Pre Oxygenation – Physiology
Month: July 2022
PHASE II BLOCK
When succinylcholine is given to a patient for a pro-longed period of time or in large doses, the nature of the block appears to change. The second form of block … Continue reading PHASE II BLOCK
TECHNIQUES OF OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION
Low dependency system Variable performance devices / low flow devices Fixed performance devices / high flow devicesChoice of delivery system is based upon: Degree of hypoxemia Requirement for precision of … Continue reading TECHNIQUES OF OXYGEN ADMINISTRATION