User:Wrinkleworm/Oxygen delivery

Oxygen Delivery Systems: A quick reference to systems of oxygen delivery commonly used in medical settings.

Medical delivery to patient

'''Method'flow rates'Warnings

Nasal Canula 1L/min=24%       check frequently that both prongs are in patient's nares''' 2L/min=28% 3L/min=32% 4L/min=36% 5L/min=40% 6L/min=44%

Simple Mask         Low Flow               Monitor frequently for mask placement 6-10L/min= 35-60%     assess for claustrophobia (6L/min= minimum flow) NOTE: Flow rates below 6L/min may be insufficient to clear exhaled CO2 from the mask causing the patient to re-breathe it on their next breath, elevating PCO2 levels in the blood.) Secure physician's order to use cannula during meals

Partial rebreather mask Low Flow           Set flow rate so that mask remains two-thirds full during 6-15L/min=70-90%      inspiration

Nonrebreather mask  Low flow               Maintain flow rate so that bag collapses only partialy 6-15L/min=60-100%     during inspiration

Check that valves and rubber flaps are open during expiration and closed during inhalation Venturi mask        High Flow              carefuly monitor to verify fraction of inspired Oxygen (FiO2)

4-10L/min= 24%-55%