Anesthesia Machine Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 gasses on the anesthesia machine?
A
- air
- O2
- N2O
2
Q
Which cylinders are connected to the wall supply?
A
H cylinders
3
Q
What P does gas start at in walls? (high P)
A
2,000 psi
4
Q
What does a common manifold do?
A
reduces P from 2,000 psi to 50 psi
5
Q
What are E cylinders used for?
A
for Emergencies!
backup in case wall supply fails
6
Q
What does DISS (diameter index safety system) do?
A
prevents wall connection
7
Q
What does PISS (pin index safety system) do?
A
prevents incorrect E cylinder connection
8
Q
What is the value for high pressure pathway (for FGF)?
Is it delivered to pt?
A
50 psi
NO
9
Q
What is the value for low pressure pathway (for FGF)?
Is it delivered to pt?
A
16 psi
YES
