What is the function of the oxygen face mask?

An oxygen mask provides a method to transfer breathing oxygen gas from a storage tank to the lungs. Oxygen masks may cover only the nose and mouth (oral nasal mask) or the entire face (full-face mask).

What is the difference between oxygen masks?

Apart from the physical differences of each device, the primary difference is that face masks allow higher concentrations and rates of flow of oxygen. A simple face mask can deliver oxygen concentrations from 40 to 60\% at flow rates between 10 to 12LPM.

What is a nasal oxygen catheter?

A nasal oxygen catheter is a convenient and inexpensive method to supply dogs and cats with oxygen at inspired concentrations ranging from 30 – 60\%.

What is the difference between Venturi mask and oxygen mask?

One of the commonly used, conventional face masks for oxygen delivery is the ‘Venturi’ or air-entrainment system (1). While the Venturi mask is effective at delivering accurate oxygen concentrations (FiO2), it requires relatively high oxygen flow rates to achieve this.

Why is a nasal cannula used?

Nasal cannulas are used to deliver oxygen when a low flow, low or medium concentration is required, and the patient is in a stable state.

What are different types of oxygen mask?

Low flow delivery method

• Simple face mask.
• Non re-breather face mask (mask with oxygen reservoir bag and one-way valves which aims to prevent/reduce room air entrainment)
• Nasal prongs (low flow)
• Tracheostomy mask.
• Tracheostomy HME connector.
• Isolette – neonates (usually for use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit only)

What is a simple face mask used for?

A simple face mask is usually used to deliver a low to moderate amount of oxygen. A simple mask contains holes on the sides to let exhaled air through and to prevent suffocation in case of a blockage. It can deliver around 40 percent to 60 percent oxygen at 6 to 10 L/min.

What is the difference between a venturi mask and a non rebreather?

A venturi mask is used when a fixed concentration of oxygen is needed. The non-rebreather mask is used mainly in emergency situations for acute respiratory conditions.

What is nasal cannula used for?

What is the difference between a nasal cannula and an oxygen mask?

The main difference between nasal cannula and oxygen masks is the rate and volume of oxygen that can be given. With nasal cannula the space inside your nose is used as a reservoir to enrich the room air with oxygen, because of the mixing the \% O2 you breath in is less than what comes down the tube.

What is an oxygen mask used for?

An oxygen mask is used to transfer oxygen out of a storage tank and into the lungs. The mask usually covers the nose and mouth, but sometimes the mask may cover the entire face. If it only covers the mouth and nose, then it’s known as an oral nasal mask.

What is the difference between high flow and simple oxygen masks?

High Flow Nasal Cannula: Able to deliver approximately 21-100\% oxygen, and up to 60 liters per minute of warmed, humidified oxygen to the patient Simple Oxygen Face Mask: Able to deliver approximately 21-60\% oxygen, and up to 10 liters per minute to the patient

When should you switch to an oxygen mask?

Finally, patients who struggle to breathe through their noses, or patients requiring oxygen while they sleep who tend to breathe through their mouths, may need to switch to an oxygen mask. Patients who are titrating down from higher oxygen prescriptions may be able to switch from a portable oxygen mask to a nasal cannula.