A physician orders a 70% He:30% O₂ mixture to reduce the work of breathing in a patient having an acute asthmatic attack. Which of the following delivery systems would be appropriate in this case?

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In general, heliox should be delivered to most spontaneously breathing patients via a tight-fitting (nondisposable) nonrebreathing mask with a fully functional valved exhalation port.

A Physician Orders a 70% He:30% O2 Mixture to Reduce

A Physician Orders a 70% He:30% O₂ Mixture to Reduce