Simple Oxygen Therapy Calculator

For Nasal Cannula, Simple Mask & Non-Rebreather

Pre-Arrival Transport Planning Tool

Use for fixed-flow oxygen devices only. Nasal cannula • Simple mask • Non-rebreather

Using HFNC, BiPAP, or a ventilator? Use the dedicated calculator instead.

1 Oxygen Source

PSI

Enter a tank pressure between 300 and 2500 PSI.

2 Oxygen Flow

L/min

Enter the fixed oxygen flow rate being delivered to the patient.

3 Transport Planning Optional

hours
minutes

Include anticipated loading, travel, transfer of care, and foreseeable delays.

4 Estimated Oxygen Duration

Awaiting Settings
Enter pressure and flow
O₂ Flow Rate—
Usable Oxygen—
Uses a 300 PSI safe residual. Duration is based on the selected cylinder factor and entered fixed flow rate.

Transport Assessment Guide

15+ min reserveAdequate supply
0–14 min reserveLimited reserve
Transport exceeds supplyInsufficient supply