Respiratory Failure in Children - Nemours

RESPIRATORY FAILUREOxygen# Simple masks, Nasal Cannula, impossible to know FiO2.Better with Venturi mask.# Non-Rebreather mask or Hood for infant provide knownFiO2 from a mixer.# High FiO2 may accelerate collapse of closed segments.# O2 is toxic, Don't use high FiO2 for long periods unlessnecessary.# O2 is life-saving, Always use high FiO2 in acuteemergency.