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2 manufacturers of machines
Drager and Datex-ohmeda
3 components of pipe line system
Gas inlets and outlets to final gas composition
Hanger yokes, emergency cylinders
Pressure regulators
pipeline gas enters machine by
by way of the DISS and color coded hoses
The wall pressure of O2 and N2O is
The wall pressure of O2 and N2O is 45-55 psig.
pressure regulators are needed to...
Pressure regulators are needed to reduce the cylinder pressure of 200psig to 45-47 psig to prevent barotrauma.
in order to comply with the new 2000 ASTM standard, newly manufactured workstations must have monitors that measure the following parameters
The anesthesia workstation must have a prioritized alarm system that groups the alarms into 3 categories, high, medium, and low priority.
These monitors and alarms may be automatically enabled and made to function by turning on the anesthesia workstation, or the monitors and alarms can be manually enabled and made functional by following a check list before use.
The high pressure circuit is confined to the
cylinders and the cylinders’ primary pressure regulators.
The intermediate pressure circuit begins at the regulated cylinder supply sources at 45 psig, includes the pipeline sources at 50-55 psig, and extends to the......
flow control valves
The low pressure circuit includes the
The low pressure circuit includes the flow tubes, vaporizers, and one-way check valves which are on the Datex machines.
The low pressure circuit extends from the flow control valves to the ....
common gas outlet
Turning the master switch will activate the .......
pneumatic system
...hook up extra equipment to the electric source like a..
NEVER
bear hugger
After the gases have entered the anesthesia machine, all gases except O2 will pass through a.... before proceeding to the flowmeters.
fail safe valve
This proportioning system to shut off the n20 and then the o2 is found in the .... In the ... machines, if the O2 fails below 20 psig, all other gases will be shut off.
drager
datex
second state reducing devices just upstream of the N2O and O2 flow valves. These receive gas from either the pipeline or cylinder reducing device and reduce it further to ..psig for N2O and ..psig for O2.
O2 26
N20 14
The purpose of this second stage reducing device is to eliminate fluctuations in
pressure supplied to the flow indicator caused by fluctuations in pipeline pressure.
low pressure alarm PSI
Drager
Datex
Dragers- sound alarm at 30-37 psig
Datex- whistles at 28 psig
five pathways oxygen
Proceeds to the fresh gas flowmeter
Powers the O2 flush
Activates fail-safe mechanisms
Activates O2 low-pressure alarms
Compresses the bellows of mechanical ventilators
oxygen flush valve allows for
Allow direct communication between O2 high-pressure circuit and low-pressure circuit
oxygen flush valve delivers...
provides....
Delivers 100% O2 at a rate of 35-75L/min
High-pressure O2 source for jet ventilation
O2 flush valve enters.....of the vaporizers
dowstream
hazards of o2 flush valve
Valve sticks
Awareness
barotrauma
minimum o2 flow rate
150 ml/min
minimal flow resistor
allows for flow even if operator forgot to turn machine on
n20/02 ratio is designed to be not more...
w/ o2 concentration at least...
3:1
25 +-3%
hypoxic guard systems only link...therefore the biggest risk for hypoxia is administration of
N20 and 02
inert third gas like helium
flow control valve also know as..
needle valve
turning the flow control valve...will increase the flow
counterclockwise
components of the flow meter
Knob
Needle valve
Valve stop
Flowtube
Indicator float
Rotating-ball ( Drager)
Plumb-bob (Datex)
opening the flow control valve allows gas to travel through the space between the float and the flow tube. This space is known as the
annular space
the flow rate across a constriction depends on the gas’s .... at low laminar flows and its .... at high turbulent flows.
viscosity
density
fine flow tube is for flows..
coarse flow tube is for flows..
200 ml-1L
1L-12L
Problems with flowmeters include
leaks, inaccuracy, and ambiguous scales.
Flowmeter leaks are s substantial hazard because the flow meters are
located downstream from all machine safety devices except the oxygen analyzer
for flow meters it is safer for...to be located downstream.
o2
as temperature increase.. vapor pressure
increases
The latent heat of vaporization is defined as the number of calories required to
change 1 g of liquid into vapor without a temperature change
The specific heat of a substance is the number of calories required
to increase the temp of 1 g of a substance by 1 degree C
the specific heat value for an inhaled anesthetic is important because it indicates
how much must be supplied to the liquid to maintain a constant temperature when heat is lost during vaporization
manufacturers select vaporizer component metals that have a high specific heat to
minimize temperature changes associated with vaporizatio
Vaporizers are constructed of metals that..
that have relatively high thermal conductivity which helps maintain a uniform temperature.
Vapor pressure is ... of atmospheric pressure and is contingent only on the temperature and physical characteristics of the liquid.
independent
Datex and Drager vaporizers are classified as
variable bypass, flow over, temperature compensated, agent specific, out of breathing circuit vaporizers.
copple kettle has a
bubble through system
variable bypass vaporizers do not deliver..
desflourane
function of the concentration dial
The function of this dial is to regulate the relative flow rates through the bypass and vaporizing chambers
All 3 flows, the flow through the bypass chamber, flow through the vaporizing chamber, and flow of the entrained anesthetic, will exit the vaporizer at the.....
outlet
The final concentration of the inhaled anesthetic is the ratio of the flow of the inhaled anesthetic
to the total gas flow.
the vapor pressure of an inhaled anesthetic depends on
the ambient temperature
the VP of isoflourane at 20 C is and at 35 C is
238, 435
higher temp results in...anest
more
w.an increased temp, the bimetallic strip leans to the
right
w decreasing temp, the bimetallic strip
leans to the
left
to compensate for increased pressure, there is ....air going through the vaporizing chamber
less
In a cold OR , there is ...flow going through the vaporizing chamber
More
The Drager vaporizer uses an ..... for temperature compensation.
expansion element
flow, less than or greater than...will decrease concentration
less than 250 mg or greater than 15L
factors influencing vaporizer output
Flow rate
Temperature
Intermittent backpressure
Carrier gas composition
Intermittent back pressure results in...
higher vaporizer output
a high flow will result in a ....concentration of volitile
lesser
higher temp results in...anest
more
w.an increased temp, the bimetallic strip leans to the
right
w decreasing temp, the bimetallic strip
leans to the
left
to compensate for increased pressure, there is ....air going through the vaporizing chamber
less
In a cold OR , there is ...flow going through the vaporizing chamber
More
The Drager vaporizer uses an ..... for temperature compensation.
expansion element
flow, less than or greater than...will decrease concentration
less than 250 mg or greater than 15L
factors influencing vaporizer output
Flow rate
Temperature
Intermittent backpressure
Carrier gas composition
Intermittent back pressure results in...
higher vaporizer output
a high flow will result in a ....concentration of volitile
lesser
wicks are placed in direct contact w/metal wall to..
replace heat lost during vaporization
Intermittent back pressure is associated w/ ..or ..
o2 flushing and positive pressure
pumping effect by using o2 flushing is more pronounced w
the pumping effect and is more pronounced at low flow rates, low dial settings, and low levels of liquid anesthetic in the vaporizing chamber.
N20 is ...soluble than 02 in halogenated liquid
more
Overfilling can cause an overdose because the liquid anesthetic enters the bypass chamber and can deliver up to ....... times more of the intended vapor concentration.
10
filler system color for Isoflourane
purple
filler system color for sevoflourane
yellow
filler system color for halothane
red
If the higher vapor pressure agent is placed in a vaporizer of a lower vapor pressure agent, the concentration of the agent delivered will be ...
higher
If a lower vapor pressure agent is placed in a higher vapor pressure agent, the concentration of agent delivered to the pt will be ..... than the dial setting.
lower
desflourane boils at C
22.8
Normal flow through traditional vaporizer= ... of desflurane
more
The desflurane vaporizer is a heated, ..
dual circuit vaporizer
a unidirectional check valve is located
Located between the vaporizers and common gas outlet
If machine has check valve, ..... for leaks in system
cannot check
a unidirectional check valve .....from the system
lessens positive pressure
The fresh gas tube, which conveys gas to the fresh gas outlet in the breathing system, attaches to the
common gas outle
The breathing system is usually regarded as extending from the point of ..... to the point at which gas escapes to the atmosphere or a scavenging system.
fresh gas inlet
factors that influence rebreathing...
Fresh gas flow
Mechanical dead space
Design of breathing system
backlash
the advantages of rebreathing include...
The advantages of rebreathing include cost reduction, an increase in tracheal warmth and humidity, and a decrease in the potential for exposure of OR staff to trace and waste gases
The amount of rebreathing will depend on
The amt of rebreathing will depend on the FGF, mechanical dead space, and the design of the breathing system.
The amount of rebreathing is increasing as the FGF is ...
The degree of rebreathing in an anesthesia breathing circuits is increased as the FGF is decreased
Higher fresh gas flow is associated with..in any circuit
less rebreathing
If the vol of FG supplied is equal to or greater than the pt’s minute vol, there will be ...... as long as there is nothing impeding expiration to the atmosphere or scavenging system.
no rebreathing
The mechanical dead space is the space in a breathing circuit occupied by gases that are rebreathed without ...
any change in composition
increased dead space increases the ..
possibility of rebreathing co2
To avoid hypercarbia in the face of an acute increase in dead space, we must increase ...
the pts minute volume
Dead space ends where the inspiratory and expiratory gas streams ....
diverge
in a circle system, dead space ends at the ..
Y piece
use of a face mask is associated with .... ds than ETT
face mask
backlash is when , the pt is breathing on his own and the breathing tubes tend to collapse on .. and bulge on .......
inspiration, expiration
4 classifications of breathing systems
Insufflation / Open
Semi-open
Semi-closed
Closed
with the open system, to avoid a build up of Co2 under the drapes, use a ...flow of O2
HIGH
examples of opens systems
Examples = insufflation, open drop, nasal cannula
A semi open system is one in which a mask is placed over the pt’s face and the pt is able to ..... inhaled anesthetics. Ex:...
spont breath

mapeleson circuit
co2 rebreathing is affected by:
Fresh gas inflow rate
Minute ventilation
Mode of ventilation (spontaneous vs controlled)
Tidal volume
Respiratory rate
Inspiratory to expiratory ratio
Duration of expiratory pause
Peak inspiratory rate
Volume of the reservoir tubing and bag
Ventilation through ETT
Ventilation by mask
Carbon dioxide sampling site
mapleson system is classified as five basic types:...
A to E w/6th F added later
three functional groups of the mapleson system are
a, b, cdf
mapleson A. also known as..
It differs from the other mapleson systems since the FGF doesn’t enter the system near the pt connection,. ,....
magill circuit
.. but at the other end of the system
For spontaneous ventilation, the APL valve, located at the pt end is kept in the ...
fully open position
Excess gas exits through the APL valve during the ...
end of expiration
apl valve opens during..
inspiration
during spont ventilation the...has the best efficacy in preventing CO rebreathing; but the worst efficiency during controlled ventilation requiring a flow of 20L a/min to prevent rebreathing
Mapleson A
A mechanical ventilator ...be used with mapleson A
should NOT
the difference b/w B and C mapleson systems is that ......
C has NO corrugated tubing
B/C during spont ventilation, the APL is......and excess gas is vented during....
open completely, excess gas is vented during expiration
w/controlled ventilation, gas is vented during
Inspiration
The FGF must be equal to ... which is normally 20-25 L/min to avoid rebreating when the pt is breathing on their own.
peak inspiratory flow
With controlled ventilation, the FGF must be...
2-2.5X mv
Mapleson DEF circuit is most efficient during....
requires FGF of
controlled ventilation, requires FGF of 2.-2.5 x MV
Most popular of the DEF circuits is the ....
Bain circuit
Advantages and FGF of the bain circuit.
FGF= 2.5 times MV
Lightweight, easily sterilized, reusable
scavenging
the bain circuit features an inner
tubing
hazards of the bain circuit include
Hazards of this circuit included unrecognized disconnection or kinking of the inner fresh gas hose
for the bain leak test if the inner tubing is intact the ......will occur at the patients end
venturi effect
if there is a leak in the bain system, the reservoir bag will remain
inflated
mapleson F is also known as the
jackson-rees system
in the circle system; The extent of rebreathing of the other exhaled gases depends on ... and the ...
component arrangement and FGF
semi open circle system requires a
very high FGF rate
the closed circle system has a feature of ......and a ...valve that remains closed
complete gas rebreathing, and pop of valve remains closed
the most popular circle system is the
semi closed system
prevention of rebreathing of co2 in the circle system involves (3)
Unidirectional valves must be located between the patient and reservoir bag on the inspiratory and expiratory limbs of the circuit
Fresh gas inflow cannot enter the circuit between the expiratory valve and patient
Pop-off valve cannot be located between the patient and inspiratory valve
APL is also called
pop off valve
Gas enters the circle system from the ..... by the fresh gas delivery hose
common gas outlet
the fresh gas inlet is placed b/w the absorber and the
inspiratory valve
a unidirectional valve......
Unidirectional valve direct the gas flow between the absorber and the pt.
incompetence of unidirectional valves may occur if
there is a build up of moisture or foreign material
The APL valve also known as the pop off valve, is located.... on the absorber mounting block.
downstream of the PEEP valve
APL valve only works during...or..
spont or manually assisted.
length of breathing tube....effect dead space
does not
functions of a reservoir bag are..
Allows accumulation of gas during exhalation so a reservoir is available for the next inspiration. This permits rebreathing, allows more economical use of gases, and prevents air dilution
Provides means whereby ventilation may be assisted or controlled
Serves visual and tactile observation as a monitor of patient’s spontaneous respiration
Protects the pt from excessive pressure in the breathing circuit
a standard adult reservoir bag is...L
3
...is the most commonly used absorbent
soda lime
adv. of calcium hydroxide is that it will elliminate
compound A
water content of granules is...because...
essential..because the reactions require water
small granules=
more surface area available for absorption
abs. capacity of co2 per 100 g of absorbent
26L
larger granules have the ability to increase ..
channelling
channeling can reduce capacity to
10-12 L
capacity of calcium hydroxide is..than soda lime
less
..and.. are primary indications of exhaustion.
capnography and indicator color change
color indicator changes from..to...
colorless to violet
...can deactivate the dye
flourecent lights
sign of capnograph that the absorber needs to be chagned
doesnt return to baseline or zero
when using sevo and barolyme v. soda lime, ....concentrations should be used to prevent increase in compound a
higher
use of baralyme v. soda lime results in (3)
The use of Baralyme rather than soda lime
Higher concentrations of sevo
Higher absorbent temperatures
Fresh absorbent
dried soda lyme and baralyme at high flows can degrade inhaled anes. to ..
Co
order of IA production of CO greatest to least
desflourane>enflourane>isoflourane=halothane>sevolflourane
....temp increases Co production
higher
...GF increases Co production
low
SIMV if often used with a pt w a
LMA
which bellows are safer ascending or descending
ascending
The peak inspiratory pressure is allowed to vary according to the pt’s compliance and ....
airway resistance
All ventilators offer controlled mandatory vol(CMV) ventilation. In this mode the vol is kept .... and gas is delivered at a ...
constant, constant flow
leading cause of accidents in practiced
disconnection from circuit
best monitor to id a disconnect
co2 detection, very big difference bw end tidal and inspiratory
set hold pressure alarm should be set w/in .. of..
5 cm H20 of PEEP
scavenging is the ....
collection and removal of vented gases from the OR
max twa for n20, alone or w/ halogen
max halogen alone or w/N20
25 N20 in either case
Halogen 2 alone, .5 wit N20
N20 50 in dental facilities
ppm-parts per million
transfer tubing in scavenging system must measure
19-30 mm
scavenging interface protects the system from
excessive positive or negative pressure
The interface Should limit the pressures immediately....... to between -0.5 and +10 cm H2O with normal working conditions.
downstream from the gas-collecting assembly
for a passive disposal a..is mandatory
positive pressure relief valve
an active system uses a
reservoir to store gas removed via vacuum
for an active system....is mandatory
negative pressure relief valve
low flows will....humidity
increase
heated humidifiers are part of the ..system
active
heat moisture exchangers are part of the ..system
passive
Unlike the ,mapleson systems, the circle system is able to use
low gas flow
in a closed system there is ...of co2 and no air is vented
complete rebreathing
in a closed system FGF =
uptake
in a closed system induction is accomplished using
high flows
recovery using a closed system is ..
slow
advantages of closed system anes
Relative stability of inspired gas concentrations
Conservation of respiratory moisture and heat
Prevention of operating room pollution
Economical- less gases used
Less danger of barotrauma
disadvantages of the closed circuit system
Inability to alter quickly inspired concentrations
Danger of hypercarbia
Greater knowledge required
Accumulation of undesirable gases in the system
Carbon monoxide
Metabolites of anesthetic agents
nitrogen
in closed system anes., ....will decrease any built up concentration of co, co2 absorption
flushing
advantages of circle system (4)
Low fresh gas flows can be used with the physiologic, economic, and environmental advantages of rebreathing
PaCO2 depends only on ventilation, not fresh gas flow
Normocarbia can be achieved when a malignant hyperthermia syndrome develops
The lengths of tubing can be varied so that the machine can be placed away from the pt to allow optimal surgical exposure in head and neck surgery
equipment failure must be reported to the FDA w/in ..days
10
safe medical devices act of ..
1990