Symptoms of HYPOXIA - answer Cough, foam at the mouth or nose, low O saturation,
and altered mental status.
Emergency Oxygen lasts - answer A minimum of 15 minutes
Emergency Oxygen constant flow rate of – answer Less than 6liters per minute
FDA - answer The US Food and Drug Administration
Medical Oxygen has a flow rate of - answer0 to 25 liters per minute
Cylinder - answer Holds the Oxygen under pressure
Regulator - answer Controls how fast the Oxygen flows from the cylinder
Gauge - answer Indicates how much oxygen is inthe cylinder.
Tubing - answer Carries the oxygen to the delivery point.
Delivery Mask - answerIs placed on the persons face so that the oxygen can enter the
person through the mouth, nose, or both.
Case - answerSafely secure is the cylinder and other components.
Fixed Flow - answerRequired regulator for the use. Setting 6 or 12 LPM fixed flow of
Oxygen. Until turned off.
LPM - answerLiters Per Minute
Variable Flow - answerMost Common used by medical professionals. 0-25 LPM
Demand Regulators - answerOnly delivers oxygen when the person Bree this in or is
fitted with mechanical vent to later, when the provider pushes a button. This delivery
system is highly efficient but require specialized training and is for use by licensed
medical professionals or specialized rescue personnel
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