Breathing Systems Flashcards

1
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Two types of breathing systems

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Rebreathing

Non-rebreathing

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Rebreathing tube types

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  1. Circle/Y piece

2. Universal F

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3
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Non-rebreathing tube types

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  1. Mapleson D
  2. Mapleson F
  3. Bain
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Components of the Rebreathing system

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  1. Fresh gas and O2 flush
  2. Unidirectional valves (inspiratory and expiratory)
  3. Breathing hoses
  4. CO2 absorber
  5. Adjustable pressure limiting valve aka pop-off valve
  6. Reservoir bag
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5
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Rebreathing system advantages

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  1. Lower fresh gas flow rate
  2. Saves money
  3. Decreases pollution
  4. Patient breathes warm humidified air
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Rebreathing system disadvantages

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  1. More components and potential for leaks

2. Increased resistance for smaller patients (

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7
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Pop-off valve

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Limits pressure buildup in the system

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8
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Position of the pop-off valve

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ALWAYS OPEN

Unless checking for leaks or administering positive pressure ventilation

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9
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Consequences of leaving the pop-off valve closed

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Increases pressure in breathing system

Results in possible cardiopulmonary injury

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10
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Breathing system pressure gauge

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SHOULD ALWAYS BE ZERO

Except: performing leak checks or providing positive pressure ventilation

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11
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Most common CO2 absorber medium

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Soda lime

Calcium hydroxide with small amounts of sodium hydroxide and crystal violet (colour indicator)

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12
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Colour change in soda lime

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White- fresh

Violet- exhausted

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13
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Signs of exhaustion

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  1. Increase in tidal CO2
  2. Increased ventilation, HR/BP (then drop) if light enough
  3. Rebreathing capnograph
  4. Respiratory acidosis
  5. Red mucous membranes due to carbon monoxide production/inhalation
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14
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Reservoir bag function

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Observe ventilation, inspiratory reserve, administer manual positive pressure ventilation

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15
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Calculation for reservoir bag size

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Tidal volume = 10-20mL/kg x 6

Round UP if between sizes

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16
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Oxygen flow rate-

Rebreathing Small animal

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Induction/ Recovery= 50-100 mL/kg/min O2

Maintenance= 20-50mL/kg/min O2

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17
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Oxygen flow rate

Rebreathing Large animal

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Induction/ Recovery= 20-50 mL/kg/min O2

Maintenance= 10-20mL/kg/min O2

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18
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Non-rebreathing system components

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  1. Fresh gas
  2. Non-rebreathing tubes
  3. APL (mapleson D) or open/close (mapleson F) valve
  4. Reservoir bag
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19
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Non-rebreathing Advantages

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  1. Very light with minimal dead space

2. Minimal resistance to ventilation (better for

20
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Non-rebreathing Disadvantages

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  1. High Gas flow rate
  2. More expensive to run larger patients
  3. Increased environmental pollution
  4. Gas cold and dry
21
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Non-rebreathing Oxygen flow rates

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2-3x tidal volume in most cases

200-300mL/kg/min O2

22
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Indications for endotracheal intubation

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  1. Maintain patent airway
  2. Protect airway from foreign material
  3. Provide intermittent positive pressure ventilation (IPPV)
  4. Apply tracheal or bronchial suction
  5. Administer oxygen
  6. Deliver inhalant anesthesia
23
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Benefits of intubation

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  1. Reduced anatomical deadspace

2. Maintain inhalant anesthesia with minimal environmental contamination (with properly inflated cuff)

24
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Routes of Intubation

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  1. Oral
  2. Nasal
  3. External pharyngotomy
  4. Tracheostomy
25
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E-tube materials

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PVC, rubber, or silicone

26
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Purpose of cuff

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Protects airway and environment from contamination

27
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Types of e-tubes

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  1. Murphy- most common
  2. McGill
  3. Wire reinforced (do not use with MRI)
  4. Cole- avian
  5. Tracheostomy
28
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What type of tube provides the least air resistance

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Larger radium and shorter length (Poiseuille’s law)

29
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Cat e-tube sizing

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3.5-4.5mm generally

30
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Dog e-tube sizing

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8.0-12mm depending on size of dog

14-16mm for giant breed dogs

31
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Sheep e-tube sizing

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10-12mm

32
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Horse e-tube sizing

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26-30mm

33
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Safe e-tube inflation

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No audible release of gas around e-tube when pop-off is closed and reservoir bag is squeezed to 20cmH2O

Air should be escaping at 30cmH2O- prevents over inflation

34
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Potential complications of intubation

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  1. Laryneal damage- small animal espeically
  2. Tracheal damage
    • over inflated cuff
    • moving/twisting of inflated cuff
  3. Tube obstruction
  4. Endobronchial intubation (hypoxemia, tachypnea, cynosis)
  5. ETT inhalation/ingestion
35
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Purpose of scavenging

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Collection and transport of waste gasses from the anesthetic machine to a safe disposal area

36
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Types of scavengers

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Active and passive

37
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Elements of a scavenger

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  1. Collecting system (APL valve)
  2. Transfer system/interface
  3. Receiving system
  4. Disposal system
38
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Olfacotry ppm of gasses

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> = 125ppm

39
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Exposure limits to anesthetic gasses

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40
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Scavenging principles

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  1. Scavenge everything

2. No leak technique (

41
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Passive scavenging system medium

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Charcoal

F-air canisters; does not scavenge nitrous oxide

42
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Passive scavenging piping

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Atmosphere (window etc)

43
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Active scavenging system

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Piped vacuum (WHITE drop and tubing)

44
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Charcoal scavenging advantages

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  1. Absorbs hydrocarbons
  2. Does not release to ozone
  3. Portable
45
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Charcoal Scavenging disadvantages

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  1. Does not absorb N2O
  2. Limited flow
  3. Added resistance
  4. Weigh before use and record weight
  5. Discard with 50grams+ or after 8-12 hours continuous use
46
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Active scavenging system flow rate capacity

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30L/min