Leak Testing

Question 1

A High Pressure Leak Test (method 2)
requires turning the tank on and leaving the flowmeter at __________. Once the manometer reads the pressure in the tank, turn the tank off and wait one hour.
No change = _________________________
Decreased pressure = ____________________.

Answer 1

Leave the flowmeter at Zero
No change = No leak
Decreased Pressure = Leak

Question 2

What should be performed on your anesthetic machine every day before use

Answer 2

Low pressure leak tests

Question 3

Seven steps to perform a low pressure leak test

Answer 3

1. Assemble machine
2. Close pop off valve
3. Occlude y piece or universal f circuit
4. Turn O2 to 2L/ min or push flush valve
5. Fill reservoir bag
6. Turn off O2
7. Pressure check @ 30cm H2O for 30 sec

Question 4

You should avoid _______________ inductions to minimize exposure, but if you can’t avoid it, you should have a…

Answer 4

Chamber inductions
Scavenger system

Question 5

To minimize exposure ET tubes should be used for anesthetic maintenance, avoid ______________ for anesthetic maintenance

Answer 5

Masks

Question 6

Make sure ET tube cuffs are _________________ and properly _________________ to minimize exposure

Answer 6

Functional
Properly inflated
(if not inflated gas will leak out)

Question 7

What does the reservoir bag inflating and deflating tell you

Answer 7

There is no leak

Question 8

To minimize exposure the vaporizer should only be on when ______________, and don’t disconnect until….

Answer 8

Connected
It is turned off

Question 9

What should you always do before disconnecting a patient to minimize exposure

Answer 9

Empty the reservoir bag into the scavenger

Question 10

To minimize exposure when a procedure is over, allow the patient to….

Answer 10

Breathe O2