Translations:Sauerstoff in der Notfallmedizin/9/en

In a cardiac emergency, oxygen is usually administered at 4 (-6) liters per minute via a nasal probe. The oxygen saturation should reach 97 to 98 %. If it is not possible to reach this level, the method of application should be transferred to a mask, since oxygen in a higher supply dries out the nasal mucous membranes and is very unpleasant for the patient. Below this the dosage can be increased as required. However, it is also crucial that a mask should never be used for the application of oxygen doses of less than 5 to 6 litres, as this involves relevant rebreathing of CO₂. In ventilation situations there is only one dosage: 100% oxygen.