Oxygen Delivery Systems
Nasal Cannula:
 • Flow: 1 - 6 L/min
 • FiO2: 25 - 40% (-4%/L of flow)
Face Mask:
 • Flow: 5 - 10 L/min
 • FiO2: 40 - 60%
Device: Face Tent
 • Flow: 10 - 15 L/min
 • FiO2: ~40%
Venturi Mask:
 • Flow: 2 - 15 L/min (based on valve)
 • FiO2: 24 - 60% (precisely controlled)
Non-Rebreather:
 • Flow: 10 - 15 Lmin
 • FiO2: 80 - 95%
High Flow Nasal Cannula:
 • Flow: up to 60 L/min
 • FiO2: 21 - 100%

- Dr. Rishi Kumar @rishikumarmd

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