A specialist nurse prescriber sees a patient with end stage…
A specialist nurse prescriber sees a patient with end stage COPD and prescribes Heliox (helium 79% and oxygen 21%) gas to reduce airflow resistance. Each Heliox cylinder contains 3500L and is set to a flow rate of 15L/minute. The patient is expected to use the Heliox via a face mask when needed after exertion for up to ten minutes each day. How many full days will each Heliox cylinder last if the patient uses the maximum dose?