equipment Flashcards
1
Q
Low Flow
A
- Nasal Canula
2
Q
High Flow
A
- Simple Mask
- Non-rebreather
- Venti Mask
3
Q
Nasal Cannula
A
- 1 to 6 LPM
- 25% - 44% FiO2
- In hypercapnia (COPD) a low arterial oxygen level is the driver for breathing
4
Q
Simple Mask
A
- 40 - 60% FiO2
- Minimum flow rate of 5LPM
5
Q
Non-rebreather
A
- High flow rate 10-15LPM
- Delivers >90% FiO2
6
Q
Venti Mask
A
- Adjustable FiO2
7
Q
Disadvantage of oxygen therapy
A
- Oxygen toxicity
- Dry mucous membranes
8
Q
Oxygen toxicity
A
- Can damage cells
- Acute CNS
- Chronic Lungs
9
Q
High Flow Oxygen Therapy
A
- Up to 80 LMP
- Humidified air-heated
- 21 - 100%
- Useful in hypoxemia
10
Q
FiO2
A
- Fraction of inspired oxygen
- Synonymous with oxygen concentration
- Amount is determined by patients blood gases or pulse oximeter
11
Q
SpO2 < 90%
A
Requires provider to be instructed
12
Q
SpO3 <85%
A
Oxygenation to body tissues is impaired
13
Q
SpO2 <70%
A
Life threatening
