noun
General Slang
NRB
EN-AR-BEE · noun · informal
Non-rebreather mask; high-flow oxygen delivery.
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An oxygen mask with a reservoir bag and one-way valves that delivers a high concentration of oxygen to a spontaneously breathing patient.
“Put him on a non-rebreather at 15 liters.”
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NRB In A Sentence
Put him on a non-rebreather at 15 liters.
Origin & Usage
Short for 'non-rebreather mask.'
Variants
non-rebreather
People Also Ask
What does NRB stand for?
It stands for 'non-rebreather' — an oxygen mask with a reservoir bag and one-way valves that delivers a high concentration of oxygen.
How much oxygen does an NRB deliver?
Run at around 15 liters per minute, it can deliver a high fraction of inspired oxygen to a patient who is breathing on their own.
When is a non-rebreather used?
For patients needing high-concentration oxygen, such as in severe respiratory distress or shock.
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