Post-Operative Oxygen Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
Which group of patients are at high risk of persistent hypoxaemia and should receive prolonged monitoring and oxygen therapy?
A
Obese patients who have undergone thoracic or upper abdominal surgery
Patients with acute and chronic pulmonary disease
Patients receiving sedative drugs and opiates.
2
Q
Nasal cannula oxygen delivery? (L/min)
A
1-6L/min
3
Q
Simple Face Mask oxygen delivery (L/min)?
A
5-10L/min
4
Q
Reservoir mask oxygen delivery (L/min)?
A
15L/min
5
Q
Self-inflating/Bag-valve mask bag?
A
15L/min
6
Q
Venturi mask oxygen %’s?
A
24% (Bl), 28% (W), 35% (Y), 40% (R), 60% (G)