Evaluation of an intermittent flow oxygen system

Robert, D.; Léger, P.; Perrin, F.

Bulletin Europeen de Physiopathologie Respiratoire 22(3): 315-318

1986


ISSN/ISBN: 0395-3890
PMID: 3730645
Document Number: 267619
A new portable intermittent-demand flow oxygen system triggered by the differences of temperature detected at the nose by two small thermistors has been evaluated on 16 patients. Compared to an ordinary constant-flow cannula, the mean oxygen saving of the intermittent flow system was 50%.

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