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Subject: OXYGEN AND VENTILATION
Section #: 300.13
Issue Date: March 21, 2011
Revision Date:
Approved By: Michael Lozano, Jr., M.D., HCFR Medical Director

1. The following are approved devices for the delivery of oxygen:

a. Nasal Cannula (NC):
i. For patients with adequate respiratory rate and tidal volume
b. Non-Rebreather Mask (NRBM):
i. For patients with adequate respiratory rate and tidal volume
c. Simple face mask or blow-by oxygen therapy (for infants):
i. For patients with adequate respiratory rate and tidal volume
d. Nebulizer mask and/or pipe flowing at 6 Lpm
e. Bag Valve Mask (BVM) device with reservoir and oxygen line
f. CPAP (Continuous Positive Air Pressure device)
g. Mechanical Ventilator

2. The following are approved airway adjuncts:

a. OPA (oropharyngeal airway)
b. NPA (nasopharyngeal airway)
c. Rescue Airways (e.g. LMA, King Tube, Combi-Tube)
d. Endotracheal Tubes (Paramedics Only)
e. Quick-Trach (Paramedics Only)

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