How to Use Oxygen Masks

The directions on the original mask are as follows:

SUPPLEMENTAL OXYGEN (O2) MASK
  1. Connect O2 tube to O2 supply or remove 22MM / O2 fitting and connect to bag.
  2. Seal mask over patient's mouth and nose.
  3. Set appropriate O2 flow rate for patient.
NB: MASK VENTS ALLOW FOR:
  1. Patient exhalation
  2. Escape of excess O2 if flow rate is too high.
  3. Patient inhalation of supplemental ambient if O2 flow rate is too low.
Below is a picture of the O2 mask with breather bag attached.
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