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Table 1 Pre-oxygenation strategies

From: Oxygenation strategies prior to and during prehospital emergency anaesthesia in UK HEMS practice (PREOXY survey)

Pre-oxygenation strategy frequently used by individuals

N

Percentage of respondents (n = 40)

Bag Valve Mask without PEEP

22

55.0%

Bag Valve Mask with PEEP

7

17.5%

Mapleson C

13

32.5%

Non-rebreathable face mask

17

42.5%

Nasal cannula, high flow (> 4 L)

17

42.5%

Nasal cannula, low flow (max 4 L)

7

17.5%

Nasal cannula, but flow not specified

1

2.5%