Last Anesthetic Machine Components Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
When should you never push the O2 flush valve
A
Non rebreather or to deepen anesthetic depth
2
Q
What rate does the O2 flush come out as
A
35-75 L/min
3
Q
What does the pressure manometer read in cm of H2O
A
The pressure in the circuit/ animals airway
4
Q
Two possibilities if the pressure manometer (cm of H2O) is reading high
A
Pop off valve is closed
O2 flow is too high
5
Q
When is it acceptable for the pressure manometer to read higher than 15-20 cm of H2O
A
Pulmonary problems/ open chest surgery
6
Q
The negative pressure relief valve admits…
A
Room air
7
Q
The negative pressure relief valve admits room air in the case of what three things
A
- Excessive active scavenger
- O2 tank low
- O2 tank empty
8
Q
Rebreathing systems are aka
A
Circle
9
Q
VOC means
A
Vaporizer outside circuit
10
Q
VIC means
A
Vaporizer inside circuit
