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vapor
composed of molecules in gasous phase of substance that is liquid at room temp and 1 atomoshpere of pressure
factors affect rate of vaporization
-physical characteristics of vaporizing liquid

- temperature
latent heat of vaporization
for each substance a specifc amt of heat must be supplied to vaporize a given quality.
rate of vaporization depends on:
-temp
-VP of liquid
-parial pressure of vapor above the evaporating liquid
vaporizers
blend the combined flow of fresh gases from the flowmeters with sufficient vapor to form clinically useful concentrations
3 types of vaporizers
1- variable bypass
2- measured-flow (vernitrol)
3- Tech 6 (des specific)
splitting ratio
is automatically determined in a variable bypass vaporizer by the internal resistance to flow
wicks and baffles
ensures full saturation of the carrier gas
tempature-compensation device
built in so that more gas is directed into the vaporizing chamber as the vaporizer cools
patient outlet
saturated FGF mixes with nonsaturated FGF
vernitrol
obsolete
used overseas/by military
can be used with multiple agents
tech 6
heated, dual circuit vaporizer
FGF never comes in contact with liquid agent
control point 1 on tech 6
the setting on the concentration control dial
second control point on tech 6
keyed to a transducer that is responsive to the amt of FGF
tech 6 heated to
39degrees C produces VP of 1500mmHG
variable-bypass splitting ratio
vaporizer determines carrier gas split
tech 6 injector splitting ratio
carrier gas is not split
Method of vaporization for
VB
flow-over
Method of vaporization for injector
Gas/vapor blender(heat produces vapor which is injected into FGF
Temp compensation for VB
automatic Temp compensation mechanism
Temp compensation for Injector
electrically heated to constant 39degrees C
Calibration for VB
calibrated, agent specific
calibration for injector
calibrated, agent specific
interlock system
prevents administration of more than 1 agent
VP Sevo
160 mmHG
VP Ether
175 mmHG
VP Iso
238 mmHG
VP Halothane
241 mmHG
VP des
664mmHG
Boiling point Sevo
58.5
Boiling point Ether
56.5
Boiling point Iso
48.5
Boiling point Hal
50.2
Boiling point Des
23.5
MAC Sevo
1.7%
MAC Iso
1.15%
MAC ether
1.7%
MAC Halo
0.77%
MAC Des
6%
sevo bottle
yellow
des bottle
blue
iso bottle
purple
formula
%concentration=
VP agent/BPx100
specific heat
number of calories reuqired to increase the temp of 1g of a substance by 1degree C.
thermal conductivity
measure of the speed at which heat flows through a substance.
MAC
minimum alveolar concentration of inhaled anesthetic required to prevent 50% of subjects from gross purposeful movement in response to skin incision
flow over
refers to the method of vaporization
VB vaporizers deliver gases:
halo, enflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane
compenents of VB vaporizer
concentration dial
-bypass chamber
-vaporizing chamber
-filler port
-filler cap
final concentration of inhaled anesthetic
ratio of the flow of inhaled anesthetic to the total gas flow
expansion element
directs a portion of the gas flow through the bypass chamber as temperature increases
bimetallic strip
temp compensating valve that directs gas flow through bypass chamber on Ohmed Tec vaporizer
pumping effect increased with:
rapid resp rate
-high peak inspired pressures
-rapid drops in pressure during expiration
desflurane
MAC 4-9X higher than other gases, has low blood-gas soluability coefficient and recovery from anesthesia is more rapid
2004
FDA approved Drager of its version of Tech 6 desflurane vaporizer
Tech 6 plus
has enhanced audible alarm system
pressure regulating valve
downregulates the pressure from about 2.0-1.1atm absolute (74mmHG gauge) at FGF rate of 10L/min
Tech 6 interfaced through
differential pressure transducers
-control electronic system
-pressure-regulating valve
control electronic system
regulates the pressure regulating valve so that pressure in teh vapor circuit equals the pressure in the FG circuit
tech vaporizer
electrically heated
-thermostatically controlled
-constant temp
-pressurized
-electromechanically coupled dual circuit
-gas-vapor blender
Datex Ohmeda Aladin
designed to deliver 5 diff inhaled anesthetics: halothane, isoflurane, enflurane, sevoflurane,desflurane
Aladin
made up of bypass chamber and vaporizing chamber
-cassette
unique in Aladin
prevents retrograde flow of vapor back into the bypass chamber, crucial when delivering Des if room temp if >BP 23.5C
fan activation in Aladin
desflurane induction
-sevo induction
Key type filling device
-lessens chance of filling wrong agent
-fits a specific inhalational agent
-fits a specific vaporizer
breathing system (circuit)
large, bore, corrugated hose that provides flexible, low resistance, lighweight connection from one part of the system to another
breathing circuit
extends from point of FG inlet to point at which gas escapes to atmosphere or scavenging system
functions of breathing system
-receives gas mixture from AM
-delivers gas to pt
-removes CO2
-allows continuous flow from AM to be converted to intermittent flow
-allows spontaneous, controlled, or assisted respiration
-gas sampling
-airway pressure
-flow
-volume monitoring
4 classification of breathing circuits
open
-semi-open
-semi-closed
-closed
MV
minute volume
Ve
minute ventilation
APL
adjustable pressure limiting valve
nonrebreathing systems
those in which the exhaled gases containing the carbon dioxide are removed from the system
rebreathing systems
inhalation of previously respired gases from which CO2 may or may not have been removed
mechanical (apparatus) dead space
is the volume in a breathing circuit occupied by gasses that are rebreathed without any change in composition
advantages of rebreathing
-increase in tracheal warmth
-increase in humidity
-decrease in potential for exposure of waste gases
rebreathing of CO2
-avoid
-not desirable
-produces respiratory acidosis
higher FGF during emergence
reduces the discrepancies from desired and actual concentrations
avoid hypercarbia
minute ventilation must be increased
dry gases
avoids internal corrosion
and bacterial colonization
in the lungs
gases flow down their concentration gradients, interchanging with pulmonary and blood gases
features of nonrebreathing circuits
-lack unidirectional valves
-lack soda lime CO2 absorption
-amt of rebreathing is highly dependent on FGF in all
-amt of resistance is low in all
mapleson systems
-facemask
-spring loaded pop-off valve
-reservoir tubing
-fresh gas inflow tubing
-reservoir bag
3 grps of Mapleson systems
-A
- BC
- DEF
mapleson B&C
APL valve fully open
-excess gas is vented during exhalation with spontaneous ventilation
-excess gases vented during inspiration with controlled/assisted ventilation
Mapleson D, E, F
T-piece group
-requires 2.5x Ve, more efficient than BC
Mapleson E
-convenient method of switching between mapleson A and D/E
-easy to perform IPPV
mapleson F
-referred to as Jackson-Rees
-very low resistance to breathing
-used for any age:premies, infants to adults
-2-3x Ve to prevent rebreathing
-minimum 5L/min of FGF
some factors affecting CO2 rebreathing with mapleson systems
-fg flow rate
-minute ventilation
-mode of ventilation
-tidal volume
-respiratory rate
-CO2 sample site
-inspiratory to expiratory ratio
-duration of expiratory phase....
mapleson system efficiency during spontaneous vent:
A>DEF>BC
prevention of rebreathing during controlled vent:
DEF>BC>A
Bain circuit
in US most popular representative from DEF group
bain system
-aka modified mapleson D
-gives inhaled gases great heat and humidity
-used for spontaneous and controlled vent.
-rate to prevent rebreathing is 2.5x Ve
Pethick's test
detects faulty inner tubes in co-axial bain circle
advantages of NRB system
-lightweight
-convenient
-easily sterilized and scavenged
-exhaled gases in corrugated limb may give heat and humidity to inhaled gas
disadvantage of NRB system
-unrecognized disconnection or kinking of FG hose
-pollution and increased cost of agents and gases d/t higher flows
-loss of heat from patient
-can be reassembled improperly
circle breathing system
-"universal F" or "single limb circuit"
-prevent rebreathing of CO2 by use of CO2 absorbents, allows partial rebreathing of other gases
-can be semi-open, semi-closed or closed
3 rules to follow to prevent rebreathing of CO2 in circle breathing system
1-unidirectional valve must be ocated between the pt and the reservoir bag on both insp and exp limbs
2-FG inflow cannot enter the circuit between the expiratory valve and the pt
3-overflow (APL) valve cannot be located between the pt and insp valve
7 components circle breathing system
1-fresh gas inflow source
2-insp and exp unidirectional valves
3-insp and exp corrugated tubes
4-Y-piece connector
5-overflow or APL valve
6-Reservoir bag
7-canister containing CO2 absorbent
advantages of circle system
1-constant inspired concentrations
2-conservation of resp tract & heat
3-minimal OR pollution
4-useful for closed-system, low-flow and semi-open configurations
5-low resistance
disadvantages of circle system
1-relatively complex
2-opportunities for misconnect/disconnect
3-malfunctioning unidirectional valves cause serious probs
4-open:rebreathing
5-closed: occlusion
6-less portable
7-increased DS
causes for circle system obstruction
1-manufacturing defects
2-debris
3-patient secretions
4-particulate obstruction from other sources: albuterol nebulization
FGF circle system
0.3-0.5L/min provides near total rebreathing and full reliance on absorbent for prevention of rebreathing CO2
correct response to hypercarbia
increase FGF-chg absorbent at end of case
2 commonly used absorbents
1-soda lime
2-calcium hydroxide lime (amsorb)
Fx of absorbent
eliminate CO2 from breathing circuite
composition of soda lime
80% calcium hydroxide
15% water
4% sodium hydroxide
1% potassium hyroxide
what does silica do?
produce calcium and sodium salicate, makes a harder more stable pellet and reduces dust formation
sodium hydroxide
a catalyst for CO2 absorbent properties of soda lime
barylime
mixture of 20% barium hydroxide and 80% calcium hydroxide

-may produce fires when used with sevo
newest absorbent
calcium hydroxide
adv of calcium hydroxide lime over others
lack of strong bases sodium and potassium hydroxide
disadv of calcium hydroxide lime
less absorbent capacity

generally higher cost per unit
4-8 mesh
size at which absorptive surface area and resistance to flow are optimized
factors leading to increase conc of compound A with Sevo:
-low flow or close circuit anesthesisa techniques
-use of barylme rather than soda lime
-higher absorbent temps
-fresh absorbent
-higher sevo in anesthesia circuit
limit of Sevo for 2 MAC hrs at what flow rates
<2L/min