Getting Gas to Patient: Breathing Systems Flashcards
what are non-rebreathing systems (3)
- lack
- T-piece
- bain
what are re-breathing systems
- circle
what are hybrid systems
humphrey ADE
what are the functions of breathing systems (4)
- deliver oxygen to patient
- deliver anesthetic gas and/or vapour to patient
- remove exhaled carbon oxide
- provide a means to ventilate patient
what is tidal volume
volume of gas exhaled in 1 breath (10-20 ml/kg)
what is minute respiratory volume
volume of gas exhaled in 1 minute
tidal volume x respiratory rate ~ 200ml/kg
what is rebreathing
inhalation of previously exhalged gas
what are the two types of rebreathing systems
- rebreathing of exhaled gas from which CO2 has been removed by an absorbent is not detrimental
- rebreathing of unchanged exhaled gas leads to build up to CO2 (hypercapnia) –> detrimental
what is apparatus dead space
volume of breathing system that may contain exhaled gas that could be rebreathed during subsequent breath

what are the breathing system components (5)
- tubing
- reservoir bag
- adjustable pressure limiting (APL) valve
- carbon dioxide absorbent (soda lime)
- unidirectional valves
what is the function of tubing
conveys gases to and from pateint
why are tubes corrugated
resist kinking
how do tubes reduce resistance of air flow
smooth internal bore reduces resistance
what are the two arrangements of tubing
- parallel: tubes arranged side by side
- coaxial: 1 tube inside the other

what are the functions of reservoir bag
- reservoir
- visual aid
- means of assisting ventilation
what are APL valves and what is their function
adjustable pressure limiting valve
“pop off” or “spill” or “expiratory valve”
provides a means of escape for excess fas preventing pressure build up
connects to scavenging system for disposal of waste gases
what is an open APL valve
slight increase in pressure during expiration lift disc and open valves

what are closed APL valves
tension in spring opposes lifting of disc and valve remains closed

how do you open an APL valve
anti-clockwise open
lefty loosey
how do you close an APL valve
clockwise close
righty tighty

when should you have the APL valve open
should always be fully open during spontaneous ventilation
only adjusted during intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV) –> when we want to manually inflate the patients lungs
what can occur when the APL valve is closed

how are breathing systems classified (4)
- rebreathing or non-rebreathing
- with or without CO2 absorbent
- conway classification
- mapleson classification
what are non-rebreathing systems
no rebreathing of exhaled gases occurs
high fresh gas flow flushes out exhaled gases before the next inspiration






















