Oxygen Gradients/Oxygenation Flashcards
1
Q
how much oxygen (in percentage/liters) is approximately in room air?
A
around 21%
2
Q
when do start with the humidification of oxygen?
A
around the given amount of 4 LPM
3
Q
what is the cutoff of using a regular flowing NC?
A
cutoff ends at 6 LPM; have to use a HIGH FLOW NC
4
Q
when do we use a HIGH FLOW NC?
A
utilized between 7-10 LPM
- can also have a switch onto a oxygen mask
5
Q
when do we use a NONREBREATHER MASK?
A
given at highest levels of 15 LPM; no humidification
6
Q
when do we use VENTURI MASKS?
A
these have precise controls of oxygen
- based on valve color; can range from 2 LPM - 15 LPM
7
Q
1 LPM
A
24% effective FiO2
8
Q
2 LPM
A
28% effective FiO2
9
Q
3 LPM
A
32% FiO2
10
Q
4 LPM
A
36% LPM
11
Q
5 LPM
A
40% effective FiO2
12
Q
6 LPM
A
44% effective FiO2
13
Q
7 LPM
A
48% effective FiO2
14
Q
8 LPM
A
52% effective FiO2
15
Q
9 LPM
A
56% effective FiO2
