FiO2 Low-Flow Oxygen Delivery Systems

Vocabulary flashcards covering the estimated FO for various low-flow oxygen delivery systems at specified flow rates.

Nasal Cannula or Catheter (1 L/min)

Estimates FiO2of 0.24

Nasal Cannula or Catheter (2 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.28

Nasal Cannula or Catheter (3 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.32

Nasal Cannula or Catheter (4 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.36

Nasal Cannula or Catheter (5 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.40

Nasal Cannula or Catheter (6 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.44

Oxygen Mask (5-6 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.40

Oxygen Mask (6-7 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.50

Oxygen Mask (7-8 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.60

Mask with Reservoir Bag (6 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.60

Mask with Reservoir Bag (7 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.70

Mask with Reservoir Bag (8 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.80

Mask with Reservoir Bag (9 L/min)

Estimates FiO2  of 0.80+

Mask with Reservoir Bag (10 L/min)

Estimates FiO2 of 0.80+