PALS 2023 Low flow O2 systems (Already Graded A+)

A low flow delivery system does what? correct answers Delivers air through a nasal cannula or a simple mask that does not fit tightly against the childs face. Low flow systems provide how much inspired O2 concentration? Who uses them? correct answers 22- 60% Used for stable children who require a low inspired O2 concentration, such a when a child is not in severe respiratory distress or shock Examples of low flow systems? correct answers Nasal cannula and simple mask O2 flow rate for nasal cannula correct answers 0.25 to 4 L/min Simple mask flow rate? correct answers 6-10 L/min Inspired O2 concentration of 35- 60% Why cant the simple mask deliver inspired O2 concentration greater than 60%? correct answers Because room air enters between the mask and face during inspiration high flow O2 delivery systems do what? Flow rate? When should they be used? Most common example of High flow O2 system? correct answers Deliver O2 concentration 60% or greater (95%) . Flow rate is 10L. Used in emergency situations whenever the child has respiratory distress or shock