Acute Care Oxygen Devices PDF

Simple Face Mask Purpose To deliver a low flow of continuous oxygen. A simple mask can deliver oxygen at a concentration of 28-50% at a flow rate of 5- 10 LPM (litres per minute). Indication Mild to moderate respiratory distress Partial Rebreather Mask Purpose Used to deliver higher concent...

Simple Face Mask Purpose To deliver a low flow of continuous oxygen. A simple mask can deliver oxygen at a concentration of 28-50% at a flow rate of 5- 10 LPM (litres per minute). Indication Mild to moderate respiratory distress Partial Rebreather Mask Purpose Used to deliver higher concentrations of oxygen that could be received through a simple mask. The partial rebreather can deliver oxygen up to a concentration of 40-70% at a flow rate of 5-15 LPM (litres per minute) Indication Hypoxia Respiratory disease Cardiac disease Shock Trauma Severe blood loss Seizures Non-Rebreather Mask Purpose Used to deliver high concentration of oxygen without it getting diluted by exhaled air or the atmospheric air which has lower concentrations of oxygen. A non-rebreather mask can deliver oxygen close to concentration of 80-100% at a flow rate of 12- 15 LPM (litres per minute) Indication A non-rebreather mask is only used in patients who can breathe unassisted. Those who require assistance in breathing should be given mechanical ventilation. Severe physical trauma Carbon monoxide poisoning Smoke inhalation Chronic airway obstruction Venturi Mask Purpose The venturi or air-entrainment mask is a high flow device that delivers a fixed oxygen concentration of 24% to 50%. Indication This device is appropriate for patients who have a hypoxic drive to breathe but also need supplemental oxygen; for example, those with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It prevents O2 Toxicity for patients with chronic respiratory diseases. Tracheostomy O2 Mask