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High Flow Oxygen

Aka: High Flow Oxygen, High Oxygen Delivery, Non-Rebreathing Mask, Oxygen Hood

See Also
1. Oxygen Delivery
Non-Rebreathing Mask with reservoir
1. Delivers 95% Oxygen at 10-12 L/min
2. Two valves added to rebreathing mask prevents:
  1. Entrainment of room air during inspiration
  2. Retention of exhaled gases during expiration
Oxygen Hood
1. Clear plastic shell encompasses the baby's head
2. Well tolerated by infants
3. Size of hood limits use to younger than age 1 year
4. Allows easy access to chest, trunk, and extremities
5. Allows control of Oxygen Delivery
  1. Oxygen concentration
  2. Inspired oxygen temperature and humidity
6. Delivers 80-90% oxygen at 10-15 liter per minute

Family Practice Notebook

Patients should address specific medical concerns with their physicians.

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 10/21/2007 and last published on 5/14/2013.

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