Important: NOT ALL AIRLINES PROVIDE IN-FLIGHT SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN: Southwest Airlines, Reno Air and America West, etc, do not provide oxygen.
Click here to see the National Registry Test for EMT's for the Oxygen Administration Skill Sheet.
Table of suggested liter flow range for various oxygen masks:
| Device | Flow | FIO2 Range | Appropriate Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nasal Cannula | 1/4-8 LPM | 22-45% | Long-term oxygen therapy (LTOT) patients |
| Transtracheal Catheter | 1/4-4 LPM | 22-45% | Patients who don't accept cannulas, high flow requirements |
| Reservoir Cannula | 1/4-4 LPM | 22-35% | LTOT patients |
| Simple Mask | 6-12 LPM | 35-50% | Acute short-term therapy requiring moderate FIO2 |
| Reservoir Mask | 6-10 LPM | 35-60% | Emergencies, acute hypoxemia, moderate FIO2 |
| Nonrebreather Mask | 10-15 LPM | 80-100% | Emergencies, respiratory failure |