Anesthetic Systems Flashcards
How large should a patient be for a rebreathing system?
Over 7 kg
What size should a patient be for a non rebreathing system?
Cats and patients under 7kg
Has no CO2 absorbent.
Non rebreathing system
Oxygen flowmeter level for a non rebreathing system?
200ml/kg/min
Flow levels in a rebreathing system?
Induction 3 L, maintenance 1L, recovery 3L
Minimum oxygen level required to allow gas to flow?
500 ml
Pressure in the line between oxygen tank and the machine?
40-50 psi
What pressure level does the machine bring the psi down to?
15 psi
Needs to be hooked up to leak check the machine.
Rebreathing
Technical name for the pop off valve.
Pressure relief valve
Level manometer should be during a leak check?
30 cm/H2o
Two types of breathing systems.
Re breathing and non rebreathing system
A higher MAC means it’s_____ potent
Less
MAC
Minimal alveolar concentration
What does MAC mean?
Lowest level of gas in the alveoli to be effective
