Oxygen from Core Knowledge NPLEX II Flashcards
Nasal Cannula
rate: 1-6L/min
%: 24-45%
used for: breathing and COPD
Pocket mask WITHOUT O2
rate: manual/CPR
%: 16% (mouth-to-mouth)
for: trauma victims
Pocket mask with O2
rate 6-8L/min
%: 44-55%
for: trauma victims
Simple face mask
rate: 6-10L/min
%: 40-60%
for: breathing, mild to moderate respiratory distress
Venturi mask
rate: 4-15L/min
%: 24-40%
for: breathing, COPD, asthma stable pts
Bag-valve mask resuscitator without O2
flow rate: manual/CPR
%: 21% (room air)
for: non-breathing
Bag-valve mask resuscitator with O2
flow rate: 10-15L/min
%: 90-100%
for: supplemental O2 with positive pressure for apnea or inadequate respirations
Partial rebreather mask
rate: 8-15L/min
%: 60-80%
for: breathing, non-breathing
Non-rebreathing mask
rate: 10-15L/min
%: 90-100%
for: smoke inhalation, carbon monoxide poisoning, or high flow O2 requirement that don’t require breathing assistance
Normal breathing rate Adults
12-20
Normal breathing rate children
15-30
Normal breathing infants
25-50