American Red Cross Emergency Oxygen Course

Course Description

In most cases, emergency oxygen may be administered in a respiratory or cardiac emergency. This course can be taken alone, or as an additional module to CPR/AED Professional Rescuer or Lifeguarding.

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Topics Covered

• Emergency oxygen defined

• Types and uses of oxygen equipment

• Oxygen delivery devices and how to use them

• General guidelines for use of emergency oxygen

• Risks associated oxygen delivery

• Oxygen safety and storage