Chapter 4 - Powerpoint Condensed Flashcards
Polyvinyl chloride ET tubes are clear and _______
stiff
ET tubes that are flexible and less traumatic, absorbent but may kink or collapse are made of:
Red rubber
ET tubes that are pliable, strong, less irritating and resist collapse are made of:
Silicone
ET tube size is measured by ________
internal diameter
Miller laryngoscope blades are _______ in shape while McIntosh blades are _______
Straight, curved
What is a disadvantage of using an anesthetic chamber for induction?
Cannot monitor patient closely, takes longer, requires a high flow rate
Size E Gas Supply Cylinders have an oxygen capacity of about ____ L, and a pressure of about _____ psi
660, 2100
The pressure-reducing valve controls the gas pressure to a safe _________ psi (range)
40-50
The Line Pressure Gauge indicates the pressure in the gas line between the pressure-reducing valve and flowmeter and should read _______ psi after the tank is opened and ______ psi when the tank is closed and flushed.
40-50, 0
Line pressure drops to _____ psi across the flowmeter
15
When reading the flowmeter, be sure to measure at the _____ of the ball (top, middle or bottom)
middle
The Oxygen Flush Valve delivers a short, large burst of pure oxygen directly into rebreathing circuit or common gas outlet, measuring ________ L/min
15-50
Rebreathing circuits are useful in animals that are susceptible to _____
hypothermia since the gas is warmer
We often use a Semi-Closed rebreathing system but in large animals due to their size we use ________ rebreathing systems
closed
The ideal breathing bag will hold at least _______ml/kg of patient body weight
60