At what liters per minute (LPM) should surface oxygen be delivered during treatment?

Surface oxygen should be delivered at a rate of approximately 15 liters per minute during treatment to ensure adequate oxygenation for the patient. This flow rate strikes a balance between providing sufficient oxygen to meet the patient's needs without causing discomfort or potential complications from overly rapid oxygen delivery.

Delivering oxygen at this rate helps in maintaining optimal blood oxygen levels, particularly in situations where the patient's respiratory efficiency may be compromised. It's important to recognize that higher flow rates, such as 20 or 25 LPM, might lead to oxygen toxicity or other adverse effects in certain clinical scenarios.

In typical clinical practice, the specific flow rate may vary depending on the patient's condition, underlying causes, and response to treatment, but 15 LPM serves as a common standard for surface oxygen delivery.