Oxygen and Anaphylaxis
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Oxygen Administration in Anaphylactic Reactions
1. Importance of Oxygen
Swift Oxygen Delivery:
- Administering oxygen promptly is crucial during an anaphylactic reaction.
- Using an oxygen mask with a reservoir, provide the highest oxygen concentration available.
2. High Flow Oxygen
Effective Oxygen Flow:
- Ensure a high oxygen flow rate, typically exceeding 10 litres per minute, to prevent the reservoir bag from collapsing during inhalation.
- Maintain continuous oxygen supply throughout the procedure.
3. Ventilation in Critical Cases
Tracheal Intubation or Cessation of Breathing:
- If the patient's trachea is intubated or they cease breathing, utilize a self-inflating bag valve mask to ventilate the lungs.
- This method ensures the delivery of the highest oxygen concentration to the patient.