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Moderate Flow Oxygen

Aka: Moderate Flow Oxygen, Moderate Oxygen Delivery, Partial Rebreathing Mask, Venturi Mask

See Also
1. Oxygen Delivery
Partial Rebreathing Mask with reservoir
1. Delivers 35-60% Oxygen at 6-10 L/min flow rate
  1. First third of exhaled gases mix with reservoir
  2. Exhaled gases from upper airway are oxygen rich
Venturi Mask
1. Allows provider to dial in oxygen concentration
2. Delivers 25-60% oxygen at 4-8 L/min flow rate

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 2/5/2012.

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