Administration of oxygen with a tank mask
Using oxygen with a reservoir mask it is possible to achieve oxygen concentrations in the range of 85-100%. The one-way valves on the mask allow the patient to inhale only oxygen or a gas mixture from the mask, therefore it is essential to completely fill the...
Administering oxygen using a tankless mask, a regular mask
Administration of oxygen using a tankless mask, oxygen is usually administered at a flow rate of 6-10 l/min, and the patient breathes in a mixture of oxygen and air that enters through the side openings of the mask. The concentration of delivered oxygen through an...
Use of a nasal catheter
On the nasal catheter, oxygen flows from 1 l/min to a maximum of 6 l/min, achieving oxygen concentrations in the range of 24-44%. It is usually not suitable for unstable patients in emergency situations because high oxygen concentrations cannot be achieved. Equipment:...
