title: [Oxygen enrichers and different ways of using them].
abstract: Different ways of using oxygen enrichers have been studied. First, the performances of two different devices were tested: the results were very similar to the constructors' previsions. Second, oxygen concentrations in venturi masks connected to enrichers were measured with a mass spectrometer. The authors suggest to adjust the flow delivered by enrichers at 3 liters/min for any type of venturi mask. Pharyngeal oxygen concentration curves show the reliability of masks connected to enrichers compared to other modes of administration (nasal cannulae, nasal catheter).
mesh_terms: D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D006801:Humans; D008397:Masks; D010101:Oxygen Consumption; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000378:metabolism; D012119:Respiration
vernacular_title: Enrichisseurs d'oxygène et différents modes d'utilisation.