SAFETY IN ANESTHESIA POWERPOINT Flashcards
1
Q
Five waste gasses found in room air
A
- Nitrous oxide
- Methoxyflurane
- Isoflurane
- Sevoflurane
- Halothane
2
Q
What are 4 sources of waste gasses
A
- Machines
- Expired air
- Chambers
- Spills*
3
Q
Waste gasses are allowable at ___ ppm
A
2
(less if nitrous oxide is used)
4
Q
Three ways that waste gasses are detected
A
- Dosimeter
- Odor
- Professional monitors
5
Q
Waste gas odor is detectable to humans at _______ - ______ ppm which is _______-______x the recommended amount
A
30-50ppm
15-25x
6
Q
Short term effects of waste gasses
A
Drug related
7
Q
Long term effects (toxicity) of waste gasses 3
A
- Reproductive
- Organ damage
- Nervous system
8
Q
What percentage of isoflurane is metabolized by the liver
A
0.2%
9
Q
What percentage of sevoflurane is metabolized by the liver
A
3%
10
Q
What percentage of halothane is metabolized by the liver
A
20-50%
