Pet Oxygen Mask & Rescue Response Calculator

Incident Parameters

Patient Rescue Identifier

Species / Classification

Patient Weight (kg) 4.5 kg

Smoke Inhalation Severity

Initial Measured SpO2 (%) 78%

Administered O2 Flow Rate (L/min) 2.5 L/min

Target Stabilization SpO2 (%) 95%

Source Incident: @people report on firefighters rescuing an unconscious cat from a house fire and utilizing specialized pet conical oxygen masks to restore spontaneous respiration.

Physiological Telemetry & Oxygen Curve REAL-TIME MODEL

Recommended Mask

Small Conical Pet Mask (Feline)

Estimated Recovery

6.5 min

Total O2 Consumed

16.25 L

Protocol Status

Stable Recovery Profile

Rescue Protocol active for Rescue Cat (Smokey): Administering 2.5 L/min medical O2 via Small Conical Pet Mask (Feline). SpO2 rising from 78% to threshold 95% in approximately 6.5 minutes requiring 16.25 Liters of cylinder reserve.

On-Scene First Responder Checklist

Verify soft rubber diaphragm seal over muzzle (prevent ambient entrainment) Regulate continuous flow (feline 2.0–3.0 L/min, canine 3.0–8.0 L/min) Inspect oropharynx: clear smoke particulate & mucus obstruction Prepare thermal warming blanket & coordinate rapid veterinary transport