Delivery Systems Flashcards
What is the function of the anesthetic breathing system?
to deliver oxygen and +/- anesthetic gases to pt and eliminate CO2
4 Essential Requirements of Breathing System
1) deliver gas to alveoli in same concentration as set (and in shortest time)
2) Effectively eliminate CO2
3) minimal apparatus dead space
4) low resistance
8 Desirable requirements of breathing system
1) economy of fresh gas
2) conservation of heat
3) humidification of inspired gas
4) light weight
5) convenience during use
6) efficiency during spont and controlled ventilation
7) adaptability for kids/adults and mech ventilators
8) provision to < environmental pollution
How do we get Low resistance
short tubing large diameter tubing avoid sharp bends caution w/ valves minimize connections
Benefits of Rebreathing (2)
- cost reduction (O2 and anesthetic gas in exhaled air)
- adds humidification/heat to gases
Dead space:
location and effect on rebreathing
where inspiratory and expiratory streams diverge
dead space ^s chance of rebreathing CO2
Open System characterized by (3)
1) No gas reservoir bag
2) No valves
3) No rebreathing of exhaled gas
2 Types of Open Systems
1) Insufflation/ Blow By
- NC, head drape, steal induction, bronchoscopy port
2) Open Drop
- Schimmelbusch Mask
Insufflation Advantages (4)
simplicity
no direct pt contact
no rebreathing of CO2
no reservoir bag or valves
Insufflation Disadvantages (4)
- can’t control vent or assist with
- CO2/O2 accumulation under drapes
- No control of Anesth depth or FIO2
- Environmental pollution
Open Drop Advantages (3)
1) Simplicity
2) low cost apparatus
3) portable
Open Drop Disadvantages (5)
1) poor control of inspired anesthetic concentration
2) CO2 accumulate under mask
3) Predisposes to hypoxia risk
4) spont vent only (no controlled vent)
5) OR pollution, helalth care provider risk
(5) characteristics of Semi-Open Systems
1) facemask or ETT
2) APL valve (or pop-off)
3) Reservoir tubing
4) Fresh gas inlet
5) Reservoir Bag
Mapleson A
FG inlet by reservoir bag,
tubing,
APL valve by facemask
In Group 1
Mapleson D
Reservoir bag with APL valve by it, tubing, and FR inlet by facemask
In Group 3
Mapleson B
Reservoir Bag, tubing, FG inlet and APL valve by facemask
In Group 2
Mapleson C
Reservoir Bag, FG inlet, and APL Valve by facemask
In Group 2
CO2 Rebreathing depends on (3)
1) FG inflow rate
2) Min Ventilation of pt
3) Type of ventilation
Mapleson D FGF
Spont Respiration: FGF= 2-3 x MV
Controlled Respiration:
FGF= 1-2 x MV
*most efficient during controlled vent
Mapleson E
modification of Ayre’s T piece
no reservoir bag
no pop-off valve
for spont: FGF = MV x 2-3