PAT 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Adult FiO2 ranges by flow rate (low-flow)
A
1 LPM = 23-25%
2 LPM = 25-29%
3 LPM = 27-33%
4 LPM = 29-37%
5 LPM = 31-41%
6 LPM = 33-45%
7 LPM = 35-49%
8 LPM = 37-53%
9 LPM = 39-58%
10 LPM = 41-62%
2
Q
Air:Oxygen Entrainment Ratios (total flow VM/LVN)
A
24% = 25:1(25L air for every 1L oxygen)
28% = 10:1
30% = 8:1
40% = 3:1
50% = 1.7:1
60% = 1:1
70% = 0.6:1
