Errors in low flow oxygen delivery systems.
Accurate delivery of low flow oxygen is essential for the management of infants with chronic respiratory failure. Twenty-seven examples of one low flow oxygen meter were tested. Measured flows were found to differ greatly from indicated settings, particularly at 250 mL/min settings. Knowledge of such errors as well as improved quality control are essential for appropriate management of oxygen therapy.
Williams
G R
GR
Respiratory Unit, Mater Children's Hospital, South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Masters
I B
IB
Harris
M A
MA
D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D011786:Quality Control; D012212:Rheology / Q000592:standards*