Miscellaneous
Let’s simplify oxygen delivery devices. Nasal cannulas fit inside the patient’s nose to deliver a little extra FiO2, like for patients having chest pain. Simple face masks are great for patients needing extra FiO2 but tend to breathe through their mouths. Non-rebreathers have one-way valves preventing re-breathing room air thus delivering a very high amount […] The post Ep0012: Hierarchy of O2 Delivery appeared first on NURSING.com.