Mar 25 2025 4 mins 1
When treating patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS), MONA is an acronym sometimes used to help us remember the initial interventions.
The O in MONA is Oxygen.
When we should administer oxygen to ACS patients.
When O2 administration is unnecessary based on an accurate pulse ox.
Monitoring patient's oxygen saturation (SaO2) using a pulse oximeter.
Review two common ACLS pre-arrest mega code scenarios.
Oxygen administration during CPR and post cardiac arrest.
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