Oxygen

[Glucatron]

2-4lpm in a stroke and MI is approved.

15lpm via NRB is contraindicated.

http://m.jems.com/behind-the-mask

Interesting article. That being said these are studies and it is not a conclusive thing. If your protocols say not to use high flow O2 then by all means don't use it. But it's not a national protocol to not use high flow O2. There are studies demonstrating back boards do more harm than good but until it's a state or national protocol we better keep on boarding. If the pt is showing signs and symptoms of a stroke or MI, O2 will definitely be used. It depends on the severity of their s&s though.

 

[NomadicMedic]

Folks, let's play nice.

I understand that many of us (myself included) no longer believe the old "Oxygen can't hurt" mantra... but not everyone was taught that way.

Rather just being abrupt and dismissing these comments out of hand, this is a prime opportunity for education. State your points and back them with citations.

And if you continue to be nasty to each other, I'm coming back with the infraction book.