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Methods of Oxygen Administration
FIO2 Delivered
5
Nursing
Undergraduate 1
09/11/2013

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Term
Nasal Cannula
Definition
1 L FIO2(24%)
6 L FIO2(44%)

Humidify with sterile water for flow > 4L/m drying

Prevent skin breakdown over ears and at nares
Term
Simple Face Mask
Definition
5-6 L/min FIO2 40%
greater than 8 L/min FIO2 60%

Minimum of FIO2 5L/m to prevent rebreathing of carbon dioxode
Short term use
More difficult to eat,drink,and speak
Good for mouth breathers
Term
Partial Re breather Mask with reservoir
Definition
6-10 L/min FIO2 40-70%

Mask with reservoir and no flaps at the exhalation ports

Oxygen flow to maintain reservoir bag
1/3 to 1/2 full on inspiration.

Need to check frequency to make sure bag is inflated appropriately.
Term
Non Re breather mask a reservoir bag
Definition
10 L/min FIO2 60-80%

Mask with reservoir and flaps at expiration ports to prevent room air from entering the mask... May see flap over one exhalation hole only as a safety feature.

One way valve between bag and mask to prevent exhaled air from returning to bag.

Oxygen flow to maintain reservoir bag 1/3 to 1/2 full on inspiration.

Need to check frequently to make sure bag is inflated appropriately.
Term
Venturi Mask
Definition
4 L/min 24-28%
12 L/min 50-60%

Most accurate high flow system.
Specific flow rate necessary to deliver a specific FIO2

Has adapter with holes of different sizes for mixture of oxygen with room air.. select L/min and % of oxygen

Specific flow rate necessary to delivery a specific FIO2
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