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When should canisters be changed with a 1-canister system?
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When color change is 1/2 way down
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What are the advantages of a closed system?
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Low FGF, miminum room polution, excellent heat/H2O conservation
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What are the disadvantages of a closed system?
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Greater risk of hypoxia and CO2 retention, Rapid change in depth of anesthesia not possible
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Describe setting up a a closed system setup
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Same as semi-closed, but w/ APL fully closed and FGF at 500-600 ml/min.
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Describe setting up a low-flow anesthesia
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FGF < MV (0.5-2 LPM), APL closed, gas flow adjusted so reservoir bag refills or bellows reach bellows stop at end expiration
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What are advantages of low flow anesthesia?
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$, decreased polution, conservation of heat and moisture, decreased risk of barotrauma, decreased resistance to breathing
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What are disadvantages of low-flow anesthesis?
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Inability to rapidly change inspired concentration, accumulation of CO from smokers, compound A
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What are the FDA recommendations for Sevo at low flows?
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1 LPM for <= 2 MAC hours
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How is a ambu bag checked?
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Occlude opening, should not compress
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What is a double-circuit ventillator?
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Pneumatically driven by one gas, which compresses the bellows
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