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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