You Are Asked to Provide Continuous Monitoring of the FIO₂

question 39

Multiple Choice

You are asked to provide continuous monitoring of the FIO₂ provided by a humidified O₂ delivery system using a galvanic cell analyzer. Where would you install the analyzer's sensor?

• A)proximal to the heated humidifier
• B)on the expiratory side of the circuit
• C)distal to the heated humidifier
• D)as close to the patient as possible

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