Exam III Flashcards
Boyle’s Law
At a constant temperature, pressure and volume are inversely related.
P1 x V1 = P2 x V2
Ex. Ambubag
Dalton’s Law of Partial Pressures
The total pressure exerted by a gaseous mixture is equal to the sum of the partial pressures of each individual component in a gas mixture.
Pt = P1 + P2 + P3 …
Ex. Calculate the partial pressure of each gas in room air.
Avogadro’s Law
Equal volumes of gases at the same temperature and pressure contain equal numbers of molecules.
Avogadro’s Numbers
1 mole of gas = 6.023 x 10^23 molecules
Molar volume of any ideal gas = 22.7 L at STP
Fick’s Law of Diffusion
Accounts for molecular weight, concentration gradient, solubility, and membrane interactions (surface area and thickness).
Diffusion is directly proportional too… (3)
Difference in partial pressure
Area of the membrane
Solubility of the solute
Diffusion is inversely related to… (2)
Thickness of the membrane
Square root of the molecular weight
Graham’s Law of Effusion
The rate of effusion (gas moving through a small orifice) of a gas is inversely proportional to the square root of its molecular weight.
Ex. CO2 and O2 (CO2 is more soluble, but a larger molecule).
Henry’s Law
At a constant temperature, the amount of gas dissolved in a liquid is directly proportional to the partial pressure of the gas in equilibrium with the liquid.
If we increase the partial pressure of a gas above a liquid, we will also increase the partial pressure of the same gas in the liquid.
p = kc
Ideal Gas Law/Universal Gas Law
Combines Boyle’s, Charles’, Gay-Lussac’s and Avogadro’s laws.
Allows us to calculate the volume for which 1 mole of a gas will expand at any given temperature or pressure.
Can be used to calculate precisely how much O2 is left in a cylinder.
Ideal Gas Law/Universal Gas Law Equation
P x V = n x R x T
P = Pressure
V = Volume
n = # of moles
R = Gas constant (0.0821 Latm/molk)
T = Temperature (kelvin)
Gas Constant
0.0821 Latm/molk
Molecular Weight of N2O
44g
Atomic weight:
N = 14
O = 16
14 + 14 + 16 = 44
Molecular Weight of O2
32
Atomic weight:
O = 16
16 + 16 = 32
Celsius to Kelvin
K = C + 273.15
Fahrenheit to Celsius
(F - 32) x 5/9 = C
Concentration Effect
N2O is 35x more soluble in blood than N
→ rapid movement of N2O across lung tissue into the blood and slow replacement of N from blood into the alveoli
→ net movement of molecules out of alveoli causes them to shrink
→ gases left behind are therefore concentrated in a smaller space.
*Boyle’s Law + Fick’s law
Second Gas Effect
Volatile agent + N2O
→ N2O rapidly diffuses
→ concentration of volatile agent increases
→ creates a larger pressure gradient from the alveoli into the blood
→ higher rate of diffusion.
Diffusion Hypoxia
Body tissue is saturated with N2O at the end of surgery.
If we do not allow enough time to replace N2O with O2 during emergence, the rapid influx of N2O into the alveoli will dilute the partial pressure of O2 in the alveoli.
If patient is placed on RA instead of 100% FiO2, the dilution of oxygen will be equal to breathing a hypoxic gas mix.
N2O Tank Calculations (>745 psi)
Utilize ideal gas law:
V = (n x R x T) / P
Ex. N2O tank has 2000g left (Current weight - tare weight)
2000g / 44 g/mole = 45.22 moles
V = (45.22 x 0.0821x 298) / 1 atm = 1111.7 L
Flow rate @ 2L / min
1111.7 L / 2 L /min = 555.85 mins / 60 = ~9.26 hours.
N2O Tank Calculations (<745 psi)
V2 = (V1 x P2) / P1
Ex. 1/4 tank = 250 L/745psi Tank psi = 620 psi
V2 = (250 x 620) / 745 = 208 L
Flow rate: 7 L / min = 208 / 7 = 29.71 mins = ~30 mins
O2 Tank Calculations
V2 = (V1 x P2) / P1
Ex. Full O2 tank = 660L/2200 psig. Tank reads 620 psig and O2 flow @ 4 L/min
V2 = (660 x 620) / 2200 = 186L / 4 = 46.5 mins
Vapor Pressure
Pressure exerted by the molecules of a liquid that have been liberated to a vapor form on the walls of a closed container at thermodynamic equilibrium.
Saturated Vapor Pressure (SVP)
Amount of pressure exerted by the vapor at equilibrium with its condensed state at a specific temperature.
The amount of pressure a vapor can exert before it returns to its liquid state.
Altitude
Increased altitude will increase anesthetic gas concentration.
Decreased altitude will decrease anesthetic gas concentration.
Anesthetic depth is dependent on partial pressure of anesthetic gas.
When atmospheric pressure decreases (increased altitude), liquids boil at lower temperatures.
Desflurane Vapor Pressure
669 mmHg
Isoflurane Vapor Pressure
238 mmHg
Sevoflurane Vapor Pressure
137 mmHg
Incorrect Volatile Agent in Vaporizer
High (VP) → Low (Vaporizer) → High (Dose)
Low (VP) → High (Vaporizer) → Low (Dose)
Ex. Sevo (137) → Iso Vaporizer (238) → Low dose
Boiling Point
Temperature the bulk of the liquid at a given pressure converts to vapor.
Occurs when the vapor pressure is greater than or equal to atmospheric pressure.
Decreased atmospheric pressure = Decreased boiling point
Ex. The higher the VP (at room temp), the lower the boiling point (Desflurane).
Partial Pressure
The pressure of an individual component in a gaseous mixture.
Solids
Materials that resist change in shape and volume
Liquids
Fluids that exhibit minimal to no compressibility and may change volume with changes in pressure and temperature.
Gases
Fluids that are compressible and easily change volume with changes in pressure and temperature.
Melting
Solid → Liquid
Evaporation
Liquid → Gas
Condensation
Gas → Liquid
Freezing
Liquid → Solid
Sublimation
Solid → Gas