BREATHING MANGEMENT

Question 1

List 4 Oxygen delivery modalities

Answer 1

Nasal Prong
Simple Mask
Venturi Mask
Non-Rebreather Mask
Non-Invasive Ventilation (CPAP, BiPAP)

Question 2

Nasal Prongs: List the indication, flow rate / Fi02

Answer 2

Low levels of Oxygen to non-critically ill, spontaneously breathing patients

Flow rates up to 1-5 L

Fi02 up to 25-40% depending on Vt

Question 3

Simple Mask: List the indication, flow rate / Fi02

Answer 3

Flow Rates:

Fi02:

Question 4

Venturi Mask: List the indication, flow rate / Fi02

Answer 4

High flow system

Indicated in patients that require tighter control of Fi02 (COPD, C02 retention)

24-50% Fi02

Question 5

Non-Rebreather: Flow Rate, Fi02

Answer 5

Flow Rate: 6 - 10 lpm

make sure reservoir does not collapse

Fi02: 80 - 90% Fi02 depending on breathing