2a. Oxygen Therapy

Question 1

Low Flow Oxygen Therapy delivers an FiO2 of…

Answer 1

Low Flow FiO2 -> 0.22 to 0.80

Question 2

FiO2 range for Nasal Cannula

Answer 2

Nasal Cannula FiO2 -> 0.24 to 0.40

Question 3

Flow Rates for Nasal Cannula (Low Flow)

Answer 3

Nasal Cannula Flow Rates -> 1/4 to 8LPM

8LPM is just a stretch, 6LPM should be max

Question 4

Nasal Cannula: What’s the FiO2s for O2 Liter Flows from 1-6LPM?

Answer 4

1LPM=0.24, 2LPM=0.28, 3LPM=0.32, 4LPM=0.36, 5LPM=0.40, 6LPM=0.44
(You’re just adding 4% every liter)

Question 5

FiO2 range for Nasal Catheter

Answer 5

Nasal Catheter FiO2 -> 0.22 to 0.45

Question 6

Flow Rates for Nasal Catheter

Answer 6

Nasal Catheter Flow Rate -> 1/4 to 8 LPM

Question 7

Transtracheal Catheter uses…

Answer 7

Transtracheal Catheter uses 40% to 60% less o2 to achieve the same PaO2 by nasal cannula

Question 8

Flow Rates for Transtracheal Catheter

Answer 8

Transtracheal Catheter Flow Rates -> 1/4 to 4LPM

Question 9

Reservoir Cannula can reduce oxygen as much as…

Answer 9

Reservoir Cannula can reduce oxygen as much as 50-75%

Question 10

FiO2 range for Simple Mask

Answer 10

Simple Mask FiO2 -> 0.35 to 0.50

Question 11

Flow Rates for Simple Mask

Answer 11

Simple Mask Flow Rate -> 5 to 12 LPM

Question 12

FiO2 range for Partial Rebreathing Mask

Answer 12

Partial Rebreathing Mask FiO2 -> 0.35 to 0.60

Question 13

Flow Rates for Partial Rebreathing Mask

Answer 13

Partial Rebreathing Mask FiO2 -> 6 to 10 LPM

Question 14

FiO2 range for Non Rebreathing Mask

Answer 14

Non Rebreathing Mask delivers an FiO2 of 0.55 to 0.70

Question 15

Flow Rates for Non Rebreathing Mask

Answer 15

Non Rebreathing Mask flow rates -> 6 to 10 LPM

Question 16

FiO2 range for OxyMask

Answer 16

Oxymask FiO2 -> 0.24 to 0.90

Question 17

FiO2 range for Venturi Mask

Answer 17

Venturi Mask FiO2 -> 0.24 to 0.50 LPM