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(items 1-4) will vary depending on the oxygen delivery device and the patients respiratory/oxygenation needs. Important Respiratory Numbers Phone highe Adult 6-6322 Pediatric 6-6320
Device/Where Obtained 1. Nasal Cannula Liter Flow (LPM 1-6 1=25% 2=29% 3=33% 4=37% 5=41% 6=45% O2 Concentration (FiO2) 22-45% Advantages -effective for low oxygen concentrations.
-will not deliver oxygen concentrations higher than 40% -dry mucous membranes
2. Simple Mask
6-10
25-60%
-tight seal is required for higher oxygen concentrations: hot and confining impractical long-term
3. Partial non-rebreather
8-12
35-60%
-flaps stay open -valves allow expired CO2 to leave the mask
4. Non-Rebreather
10-15
80-95%
-delivers the highest possible oxygen concentration without intubation -short-term therapy
Reservoir bag must remain inflated at all times Do not use humidifier bottle -if bag collapses, increase flow rate until inflated -ensure free expansion, no twisting or kinks
High-Flow Oxygen Systems: These devices (items 5-6) meet or exceed the patients minute volume or inspiratory demands. They deliver fixed concentration of oxygen, regardless of the inspiratory flow or breathing pattern.
Table 1 Guide to colors of Venturi valves Venturi valve color Blue White Yellow Red Green Flow rate (l/min) 2 4 6 8 12 Oxygen delivered (%) 24 28 35 40 60
5. Venturi Mask
-delivers highly accurate oxygen concentration for the same amount of air always enters.
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