Lecture 6 Formulas

Question 1

Heat Loss Percentages

Answer 1

Radiation: 40%
Convection: 30%
Evaporation: 20%
Respiration: 10%
RaCER

Question 2

MAC Differences

Answer 2

Desflurane: 6-7.25%
Percent difference is 18.9%
Sevoflurane: 1.6-2.6%
Percent Difference is 47.6%

Question 3

Dalton’s Law

Answer 3

Sum of partial pressures equals the total pressure. This is the foundation for the vaporizer equation, as seen in the copper kettle.
Va/Vo2=Pa/(Pb-Pa)