Oxygen

[masma]

Can anyone please explain to me why, no matter what the accident or emergency, a person always has an oxygen mask applied - thank you.

[Androcles]

Probabaly because it is not allowed to give them a stiff whisky!

It is not always good to do so: see: http://www.brit-thoracic.org.uk/Portals/0/Libr ary/News%20Archive/Oxygen%20Guidelines%20Q&A%2 0190908.pdf

[Sqad]

masma...very good question.

Simple answer is that it is routine for ALL accidents.

Do you need O2 for an sprained ankle ?....NO

Do you need O2 fro someone in shock?....YES.

Most accidents and emergencies involve some degree of cardio-respiratory embarrassment, so O2 is given routinely.

[masma]

Once again - thank you abers for your answers, what would my inquizitive mind do without you!
Thanks for the link Androcles - very interesting.