Question

How do you calculate FiO2 from flow rate?

Answer 1

Answer:

How to Calculate FIO2 from Liters. Example: A patient has a pO2 of 85mmHg on ABG while receiving 5 liter/minute of oxygen. 5 L/min = 40% oxygen = FIO2 of 0.40, the P/F ratio = 85 divided by 0.40 = 212.5.

Answer 2

Explanation:

P divided by F = P/F ratio. Example: PaO2 = 90 on 40% oxygen (FIO2 = 0.40): 90 / 0.40 = P/F ratio = 225. A P/F ratio of 225 is equivalent to a pO2 of 45 mmHg, which is significantly < 60 mmHg on room air.