Procedures Flashcards
1
Q
How much oxygen does a non-rebreathe mask deliver?
A
80%
2
Q
How does a non-rebreathe mask work?
A
Oxygen goes into the bacg, patient breathes it in, patient breathes out and air they breath out leaves through valves in the side of the mask.
3
Q
What is another name for a normal face mask? What would you turn the oxygen on the wall up to?
How much oxygen can you expect to deliver
A
Hudson mask
5-10 litres
4
Q
Nasal cannulae:
- Flow rate?
- %age oxygen delivered?
A
1-6 litres
24-44% oxygen delivered
5
Q
What is the problem if flow rate through is too high?
A
Nasal mucosal drying
