Oxygen therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Acute hypoxemia is defined as
A
PaO2 < 60 mmHg
SaO2 < 90%
2
Q
Nasal cannula flow rates
A
1-4 L/min
max 6 L
3
Q
Simple face mask flow rates
A
5-10 L/min
4
Q
Be careful with patients with _______ and using a _______ because low flow rates can cause rebreathing and increased levels of CO2 (retention)
A
COPD
Simple face mask
5
Q
Nasal cannulas can deliver both
A
low and high flow O2
6
Q
Partial rebreathing mask flow rate
A
6-10 L/min
7
Q
adjust the partial rebreathing mask to prevent
A
bag collapse on inspiration
8
Q
Partial rebreathing masks are ___ concentration
A
medium
9
Q
Non-rebreathing masks are ___ concentration
A
high
10
Q
Non-rebreathing masks flow rate
A
Minimum 10L/min to prevent bag collapse on inspiration
