Which of the following O₂ devices is appropriate for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who are hypoxemic?

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Air-entrainment masks are excellent for providing oxygen therapy to hypoxemic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease who typically require a fixed FɪO₂ between 0.24 and 0.35.The total flow of gas delivered (oxygen plus air)by such masks for lower FɪO₂ levels is usually sufficient to meet the peak inspiratory flow requirements for these patients.

Which of the Following O₂ Devices Is Appropriate for Patients