Oxygen Delivery Devices

Question 1

Nasal Cannula

Answer 1

1-6 L/min

24-45%

A: inexpensive, doesn’t interfere, well tolerated
D: drying of mucous membranes, skin irritation and break down, low O2 concentration

Question 2

Simple Face Mask

Answer 2

5-8 L/min

40-60%

A: high O2 concentration, humidity
D: I’ll fitting, skin irritation, can’t eat or drink, fogs, gets hot

Question 3

Partial Rebreather

Answer 3

6-10 L/min

40-60%

A: let’s out CO2
D: gets hot, can’t eat or drink

Question 4

Non-rebreather Mask

Answer 4

10-15 L/min

95-100%

A: no CO2 out, high O2 concentration
D: can’t eat or drink, gets hot

Question 5

Venturi Maks

Answer 5

4-10 L/min

24-50%

A: specific O2, humidity, low constant O2
D: mask and humidity may irritate skin, can’t eat or drink, hot

Question 6

Face Tent

Answer 6

4-8 L/min

30-50%

A: more comfortable, can talk
D: can’t eat or drink, may cause chaffing due to humidity