Question

The oxygen flush system provides a higher flow of oxygen of ________ L/min when the patient’s need for oxygen is greater than the amount the breathing circuit can provide.

(a) 25-50

(b) 35-75

(c) 55-95

(d) 65-105

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My question is from General Anaesthesia in portion Anaesthesia of Clinical Science

Answer 1

Right choice is (b) 35-75

To explain: The ventilator monitors the amount of oxygen being inhaled and exhaled by the body. At times, there can arise a situation where even under the normal settings of the ventilator the person can feel shortness of breath. In such cases, oxygen flush is given in which more than normal amount of oxygen is given at a higher pressure to stabilize the person.