Oxygen Therapy Basics Flashcards
1
Q
What flow should be selected for: Nasal Prongs?
A
1-6 lpm
2
Q
What flow should be selected for: simple mask?
A
6-10lpm
- but if it goes over 8, just switch to NRB or escalate further if indicated
3
Q
What flow should be selected for: NRB Mask?
A
6lpm to whatever keeps the reservoir inflated
4
Q
What flow should be selected for: Large Volume Neb?
A
Flush
- For it to be a fixed performance device, the total flow must be greater than 60lpm
5
Q
How to calculate total flow
A
Refer to the magic box
6
Q
Tank calculations: H tank conversion factor?
A
- H: 3.14
- M: 1.57
- E: 0.28
- D: 0.16
7
Q
Tank calculations: M tank conversion factor?
A
- H: 3.14
- M: 1.57
- E: 0.28
- D: 0.16
8
Q
Tank calculations: E tank conversion factor?
A
- H: 3.14
- M: 1.57
- E: 0.28
- D: 0.16
9
Q
Tank calculations: D tank conversion factor?
A
- H: 3.14
- M: 1.57
- E: 0.28
- D: 0.16
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