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Sufayan.ah

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on: Jul 16, 2018
What is the problem with input flows greater than 10 to 15 L/min in an infant Oxy-Hood?
 
  a. Production of harmful noise levels
  b. Difficulty in maintaining adequate humid-ification
  c. Difficulty in maintaining stable high FiO2 values
  d. Increased likelihood of cold stress

Question 2

What is the upper limit of O2 concentrations available through tents?
 
  a. 60 to 70
  b. 50 to 60
  c. 40 to 50
  d. 30 to 40


adf223

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Reply #1 on: Jul 16, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Higher flow generally is not needed and may produce a harmful noise level and additional stress on neonatal patients.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
For example, in large tents O2 input flow of 12 to 15 L/min can provide only 40 to 50 O2 lev-els.


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