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Desired breathing circuit features
Economy of FGF
Conservation of heat/humidity
Light weight
Convenient
Effective in SV and CV
Adaptability for kids/adults/mechanical ventilation
Little environmental pollution — safe disposal waste system
Considerations of breathing circuit
Resistance Rebreathing Dead space Dry gases/humidification Manipulation of inspired content Bacterial colonization
Advantages of Bain
Warm/humidify
Light weight, easily sterilized, reusable
Good for cases with little access to pt head
Ease of scavenge waste gas
Advantages of Mapleson E
Less resistance
Minimal dead space
No valves (decr resistance)
Good for peds/neonatal (due to less resistance)
Parts of Ambu Bag (5)
Gas inlet One way flap valve Reservoir Non rebreathing valve Small bore nipple to allow for O2 addition/attachment
Ambu bag safety features
Elasticity of outer cover to limit pressure to 7 kPa
Peds have pressure limiting valve (4 kPa)
Similarities of Mapleson and Circle System
Both have FGF
Both supply volume/flow to patient
Both eliminate CO2 in some way
Difference between Mapleson and Circle System
Mapleson: bidirectional valve, no rebreathing (FGF high enough to eliminate CO2)
Circle: uni valves, rebreathing occurs, CO2 scrubber, vaporizer, scavenger
Benefits of Circle System
Stability of concentration of gases Conservation of heat/moisture Low resistance Can do closed system anesthesia Low FGF Economy of gases Ability to scavenge Prevent OR pollution
Hallmark component of Circle System
Unidirectional gas flow via unidirectional valves
Primary source of resistance in circle system
Tracheal tube (ETT) (larger if possible) Valves (keep dry) CO2 scrubber (short and wide help)
Closed circle system
APL closed
Concentration of gases - if want to change them happens SLOWLY
FGF low
Rebreathing occurs
Advantages of Circle System
Retained heat/humidity Stability of gas concentration Low resistance Closed system anesthesia Low FGF with no rebreathing of CO2 Recycles gas Scavenge waste
Disadvantages of Circle System
Increase resistance from uni valves Complex Malfunction of valves can occur Less portable Increases dead space
2 tests of circle systems
Leak test- occlude y piece, o2 flush to 30 cm h2o for 10 seconds, ensure holds, listen for sustained pressure alarm
Flow test- breathing bag on y piece, ventilator on, check unidirectional valves
Safe handling of cylinders (NEVER DO THIS…..)
- Stand alone upright w/o support
- Leave empty cylinder on back of machine
- Leave plastic tape on port while installing cylinder
- Rely on cylinders for color identification
- Oil valves
- Open towards you (SHOULD OPEN AWAY DUE TO ADIABETIC PROCESS-fire, dust)
- Have valve half open (SHOULD BE FULLY OPEN WHEN CYLINDER IN USE due to result in delivering inadequate amounts of gas)
Vapor pressure depends on…
- Temperature
- Vapor pressures
- Amount of carrier gas (carrier gas flow)
Latent Heat of Vaporization
calories needed to change 1g liquid into vapor WITHOUT a temp change
Specific Heat
calories to increase temp of 1g of substance by 1 degree Celsius