Q: What is a simple oxygen mask?
A: The simple face mask can deliver higher flow rates than nasal cannula (6-10 liters per minute) for an FiO2 of 40-60% oxygen.The final oxygen concentration delivered by a simple face mask is dependent upon the amount of room air that mixes with the oxygen the patient breathes.
Q: What is the difference between nasal cannula and face mask?
A: The face mask allows oxygen delivery via either the nose or mouth so is suitable for nose and or mouth breathers. Apart from the physical differences of each device, the primary difference is that face masks allow higher concentrations and rates of flow of oxygen.
Q: What is the bag on an oxygen mask for?
A: The bag on the mask allows for a bit of oxygen savings. The air-flow on any oxygen mask is one-way. Exhaled breath does not travel back into the tube, but out of valves on the mask.
Q: When using at home, how often do you need to replace the mask?
A: When using Oxygen Mask at home, be sure to replace the device every 10 days if being used continuously, or every 30 days if using occasionally.
Q: Are FirstCare Oxygen Masks free of natural rubber latex and phthalates?
A: Yes they are latex-free and Phthalates-free.