ALBUTEROL SULFATE (Proventil Ventolin )

OXYGENClassification:Actions:Indications:Ë Gaseous element (21% of room air)Ë Essential element for normal metabolic function(aerobic metabolism)Ë Assists in the breakdown of glucose into a useableenergy formË HypoxemiaË Increased oxygen demandË Chest pain of myocardial originË Respiratory insufficiencyË Cardiopulmonary arrestContraindications: Ë Not significant in above indicationsAdverse effects:Administration:Ë Not significant in above indicationsOxygen percentage may vary slightly depending ontechnique and equipment.Delivery Device Flow Rate DeliveredNasal Cannula 2-6 L/min 23-44%Face Mask 8-15 L/min 40-60%Face Mask with O 2 Reservoir6-10 L/min 60-95%Bag-Valve-Mask with O 2Reservoir 10-15 L/min 40-90%ET -- Bag-Valve Device with O 2Reservoir 10-15 L/min 100%ET -- T-tube 10-15 L/min 60-70%ETC (combitube) -- Bag-ValveDevice with O 2 Reservoir 10-15 L/min 40-90%Pediatric:Same as adult except the ETC (combitube) is contraindicated inpediatric patients less than 4 feet tall.2-18