V.M.'s ABGs on 8 L O
2 by simple face mask show Pao2 74 mm Hg. Is V.M. being adequately
oxygenated?
What will be an ideal response?
No, he is not being adequately oxygenated; with an oxygen flow rate of 7 to 10 L/min, a simple
face mask would deliver approximately 60% O2; V.M.'s Pao2 is very low for someone receiving
60% O
2.
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