i'm a med student. can someone please explain to me exactly what Fi02 is? I'm having problems understanding it's concept. Also, is it fraction of inspired or forced inspiratory?
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The percent of O2 in inspired air, i.e. 21% for room air.
For the different modes of delivery without an endotracheal tube
http://intranet.unchealthcare.org/site/Nursing/nurspractice/protocols/protocols_pdf/protocolo4.pdf
Roughly speaking, for every increase in 100% oxygen by 1 liter per minute (turn the oxygen knob until the float bounces on the 1 liter mark) the fio2 increases by 3%
http://intranet.unchealthcare.org/site/Nursing/nurspractice/protocols/protocols_pdf/protocolo4.pdf
Roughly speaking, for every increase in 100% oxygen by 1 liter per minute (turn the oxygen knob until the float bounces on the 1 liter mark) the fio2 increases by 3%
