Anaesthetic breathing systems

Publication date: Available online 17 January 2019Source: Anaesthesia & Intensive Care MedicineAuthor(s): Andrew Donnelly, Stuart DollingAbstractA breathing system is a series of components that allows the delivery of oxygen and other anaesthetic gases to the patient as well as aiding in the removal of carbon dioxide. There are key elements that feature in all anaesthetic breathing systems with numerous classification systems used. The layout of individual breathing systems determines their clinical application and use. All of the above will be discussed further in this article as well as a brief summary of the use of carbon dioxide absorbers and their function.
Source: Anaesthesia and intensive care medicine - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research