Fresh Gas Flow Flashcards
1
Q
Respiratory rate
A
The number of breaths per minute during rest
2
Q
Tidal Volume
A
volume of gas breathed in during normal respiration
cat and small dogs - <10kg
15ml/kg
Large Dogs >10kg
10ml/kg
Formula - 10/15ml/kg x weight in kg
3
Q
Minute Volume
A
total amount of air that moves in and out of an airways and alveoli in one minute
formula - Tidal V x Respiratory Rate
4
Q
Dead Space
A
volume of air in the respiratory system that does not participate in gaseous exchange
5
Q
Circuit factor
A
Ayers t -piece - 2.5-3
Bain - 2.5-3
lack - 1-1.5
mini lack 1-1.5
magill - 1-1.5
circle - no factor calculated using 10mls/kg
6
Q
Fresh Gas Flow
A
Formula - Minute Vol x Circuit factor
