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Question 1: Goals of O2 Therapy

Answer: Treat Hypoxemia Decrease WOB Decrease Myocardial Work Anemia


Question 2: Purpose of O2 therapy

Answer: To Increase FIO2 and ultimately, the PaO2


Question 3: Low Flow Systems

Answer: Does not mean low FiO2 Does not meet the patient's total inspiratory flow needs Typically have
variable FiO2 levels Room air is entrained by the patient with each breath FiO2 level can only be
approximated


Question 4: FiO2 level is dependent upon patient's

Answer: Respiratory Rate and Pattern Tidal Volume


Question 5: Nasal Cannula

Answer: 2 Prongs (1 cm) are inserted into the tip of the nose Humidify if flow is >/= 4 L/min. FiO2 range:
24% to 44%


Question 6: Flow rates for infants using nasal cannula

Answer: </= 2 L/min


Question 7: Transtracheal Catheter

Answer: -Oxygen conserving device -A small thin catheter is surgically inserted directly into the trachea
-Only suitable for long term oxygen use


Question 8: FIO2 for transtracheal catheter

Answer: 22% to 35%


Question 9: Flow rates for transtracheal catheter

Answer: 1/4 to 4 L/min


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