Contrasting Oxygen Therapy Devices
What is the difference between a partial rebreather mask and a non-rebreather mask?
The partial rebreather mask allows the patient to inhale a mix of oxygen, exhaled air, and room air, whereas the
non-rebreather mask allows the patient to inhale pure oxygen.
The partial rebreather mask allows the patient to inhale a mix of oxygen and room air, whereas the non-
rebreather mask allows the patient to inhale a mix of oxygen and exhaled air.
The partial rebreather maks allows the patient to inhale a mix of exhaled air and room air, whereas the non-
rebreather mask allows the patient to inhale a mix of oxygen and room air.
The partial rebreather mask allows the patient to inhale pure oxygen, whereas the non-rebreather mask allows
the patient to inhale a mix of oxygen, exhaled air, and room air.