6.1 Estimating O2 consumption for transport
Prior to transport you can estimate the patient’s O2 consumption.
For smaller patients, ≤ 70 cm, IBW ≤ 8 kg
O2 consumption = [(ExpMinVol * 2) + 3 l/min] * (FiO2 – 20.9) / 79.1
For larger patients, > 70 cm, IBW > 8 kg
O2 consumption = (ExpMinVol + 3 l/min) * (FiO2 – 20.9) / 79.1
Additional amount for the nebulizer oxygen use
Nebulizer O2 consumption = 8 l/min * Insp time/total breath time
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