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Oxygen Flow Rate Question
« on: Feb 16th, 2002, 4:18pm »
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Hi Folks,
Bob Baker has asked me what the proper flow rate is for his dad to be using on his O2.  He's currently at 11 lpm, but I'm thinking that I read here somewhere that 15 was the norm?  Mike uses welders' O2 without a regulator (I know I know, read all the cautions, yada yada, but it works for him), so I am not real informed about how the regulators work.
Ted?  Jonny?  Paco? Bob? Kip?  Anyone?  Can we help young Bob help his dad here?
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« Reply #1 on: Feb 16th, 2002, 4:28pm »
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Using a non-rebreather mask he should be using 9-12 lpm or whatever he can breath.
 
what you want to do is empty the bag and when you take the next breath the bag is full, that will be the right setting.
 
It differs, small lungs, big lungs----you know
 
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Re: Oxygen Flow Rate Question
« Reply #2 on: Feb 16th, 2002, 5:14pm »
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My O2 dude could only get me a regulator that went to 8 lpm max.  8 was enough for me.  At times I could even crank it down to 71/2 or 7 and get by.
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« Reply #3 on: Feb 16th, 2002, 5:19pm »
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Check E-bay. My sister got me a "D" size tank and 0-15 LPM regulator for $30.00 a couple of years ago. Best Christmas present ever.
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Re: Oxygen Flow Rate Question
« Reply #4 on: Feb 16th, 2002, 7:52pm »
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8-10 l p/m is what's recommended. But, that's only a book answer. The real-world answer is exactly what Jonny said. That's what I recommend. Adjust the setting so it can mostly empty the bag and by the time he's done exhaling the bag should be full again.
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Re: Oxygen Flow Rate Question
« Reply #5 on: Feb 16th, 2002, 8:08pm »
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Thanks so much, Gentlemen.  Young Bob can't access the board because of his WebTV connection.  I've cut and pasted all your answers and emailed them to him.
 
Thanks again for your Help!
 
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« Reply #6 on: Feb 17th, 2002, 12:50pm »
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Your welcome you gorgeous piece of Canada you ;D
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