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Respiratory FIO2
Respiratory %'s
12
Nursing
Not Applicable
03/14/2013

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Term
The expected reference range for SaO2 is
Definition
95% to 100%
Term

Acceptable levels for SaO2

may range from 

Definition
91% to 100%
Term
Some illness states may even allow for an SaO2 of
Definition
85% to 89%
Term
Additional reasons for low readings for SaO2 include
Definition

hypothermia, poor peripheral blood flow,

too much light (sun, infrared lamps), low hemoglobin levels, movement, edema, and

nail polish

Term
An SaO2 below 86% is
Definition
an emergency
Term
An SaO2 below 80% is
Definition
life-threatening
Term

It delivers an FiO2

of 24% to 44% at a

flow rate of

1 to 6 L/min.

Definition

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Nasal cannula

(a length of tubing with two small prongs for

insertion into the nares)

Term

It delivers an FiO2

of 40% to 60% at

flow rates of 5 to 8

L/min.

Definition

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Simple face mask

(covers the client’s nose and mouth)

Term

It delivers an FiO2 of

60% to 75% at flow

rates of 6 to 11 L/

min.

Definition

 

 

Partial rebreather mask

(covers the client’s nose and mouth)

Term

It delivers an FiOof 80% to 95% at

flow rates of 10 to 15 L/min to keep the

reservoir bag 2/3 full during inspiration

and expiration.

Definition

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Nonrebreather mask

(covers the client’s nose and mouth)

Term

It delivers an FiO2 of 24% to 55% at flow

rates of 2 to 10 L/min via different

size adaptors.

Definition

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Venturi mask

(covers the client’s nose and mouth)

Term

• They deliver an FiOof 24% to 100% at

flow rates of at least 10 L/min.

 

• They provide high humidification with

oxygen delivery.

Definition

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Aerosol mask, face tent (fits loosely around the face and neck), and tracheostomy collar

(a small mask that covers the surgically created opening of the trachea)

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