You are about to transport a patient from computerized tomography (CT) to the intensive care unit who is being bagged with a bag-mask. You set the liter flow at 15 Lmin. The cylinder reads 1,000 psi. How long do you have before the cylinder is empty?

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To calculate the time until cylinder depletion, use the following formula: 
Time = ((Cylinder pressure x Cylinder factor)/Flow rate) 
Cylinder factor for oxygen is 0.28 
Time = ((1000 x 0.28)/15) = 18.6 minutes 
Therefore, the answer is C, 18 minutes. It's important to note that the cylinder pressure and flow rate should be regularly monitored throughout the transport to ensure sufficient oxygen supply for the patient.

You Are About to Transport a Patient from Computerized Tomography