Anesthesia Machine Flashcards
1
Q
Tidal volume in an awake cat
A
10 mL/kg
2
Q
Tidal volume in an awake dog
A
15 mL/kg
3
Q
Advantages of a nonrebreathing system
A
- low dead space and resistance
- precise control of anesthetic control during inductionand maintenace
4
Q
Disadvantages of a nonrebreathing system
A
- dry cold air
- high flow rates
5
Q
soda lime reaction
A
CO2+H20 –> carbonic acid +Calcium hydroxide –> calcium carbonate (mentioned in rounds)
- heat
- water
6
Q
advantages of rebreathing system
A
- warm moist air
- low flow rates (mentioned in rounds)
- cheaper
7
Q
disadvantages of rebreathing system
A
- more dead space and resistance
- slow change in anesthetic concentration
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8
Q
rebreathing bag size
A
4-6x tidal volume (15 in dogs)
9
Q
rebreathing oxygen flow rate
A
30X kg
10
Q
nonrebreathing oxygen flow rate
A
1-2x minute ventilation
MV: TV*RR
