Low Flow Devices
This O2 delivery device can deliver flows <6L/min
What is a nasal cannula
These two values should always be charted for any patient on high-flow nasal cannula
What are FiO2 and Flow (L/min)
What is with the center of the ball aligned with the line/tickmark
This is the shape a reliable SpO2 reading should show
What is a sharkfin/undulating wave
This O2 delivery device can deliver FiO2 of approx 85-95%
What is a non-rebreather mask
This is the range of flow generally used on our high flow devices here at the U
What is 30-60L/min
Flows above this rate should be humidified for comfort and safety
4L/min
Some evidence exists to support the best SpO2 readings on these two fingers
What are 3rd and 4th?
This O2 delivery device can be used for flows of 6-10L/min
What is a simple mask / Face mask
The resting FiO2 need threshold for patients to stay on the floor
What is 60% FiO2
Patients' initial trial with a Passy-Muir valve requires a consult by which skilled clinician
What is an SLP
These are the sites for pulse-oxes that the U has regularly stocked
What are finger and forehead? (May also see earlobe and nose)
This device is the portable, low-flow device for patients who are trach dependent
What is a venturi
Trach dependent patients often use the high-flow setup regardless of FiO2 need because the high-flows deliver this essential component
What is humidity
You should never make this adjustment to a trach if it comes out of the patient
What is push it back in
People of color might demonstrate this inaccuracy when it comes to pulse-ox readings
What is a false high reading? (up to 2%)
This is the basic calculation to determine FiO2 on a low-flow device
What is L/min x4 +21%
This is the calculation to determine FiO2 on a high-flow device
Trick question! We do not use a calculation, FiO2 and flow are titrated separately
These are two setups for a trach dependent patient that could be attached to the venturi
What is a t-piece or a trach mask
This group of patients will likely have unreliable SpO2 readings
What are patients with LVADs