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What happens when you put a high volume oxygen mask on a person whose tank is set at 3 in an 18 hr period?

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They could die: It is not a good idea to change the oxygen setting. Sometimes increasing the oxygen flow can shut down the respiratory drive and the person can stop breathing.

Answered 10/21/2016

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