Breathing systems Flashcards
1
Q
FGF
A
= fresh gas flow
2
Q
TV
A
= tidal volume
3
Q
MV
A
= minute volume
4
Q
SF
A
= system factor
5
Q
IPPV
A
= intermittent positive pressure ventilation
6
Q
APL Valve
A
= adjustable pressure limiting valve
7
Q
What are the available non-rebreathing systems?
A
- T-piece
- Lack or mini lack
- bain
8
Q
What is the available rebreathing system?
A
- circle
9
Q
Which breathing systems can you use for IPPV?
A
- t-piece
- bain
- circle
10
Q
Which breathing systems are not suitable for IPPV?
A
- lack or mini lack
11
Q
T-piece: pt size
A
- <10kg
12
Q
T-piece: SF
A
- 2.5
13
Q
What does T-piece look like?
A
- reservoir bag on expiratory limb, 1 long tube and a short tube
14
Q
Why is lack/mini lack more oxygen efficient that t-piece or Bain?
A
- lower SF
15
Q
Standard lack: pt size
A
- > 10kg
