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Click to read full answer. Consequently, how do anesthesia vaporizers work?
It works by controlling the vaporization of anesthetic agents from liquid, and then accurately controlling the concentration in which these are added to the fresh gas flow. The design of these devices takes account of varying: ambient temperature, fresh gas flow, and agent vapor pressure.
Additionally, what is the anesthesia machine called? Introduction. The anesthesia gas machine is a device which delivers a precisely-known but variable gas mixture, including anesthetizing and life-sustaining gases. The anesthesia gas machine is also called the anesthesia workstation, or anesthesia delivery system.
Just so, why does desflurane need a special vaporizer?
Desflurane's unique characteristics (high volatility/moderate potency) require the use of a special vaporizer for proper utilization of this gas. Desflurane vaporizers are heated to 39 degrees C, which increases the vapor pressure in the sump to 1300mmHg, preventing the possibility of boiling in warm OR rooms.
What is the APL valve on the anesthesia machine?
The adjustable pressure-limiting (APL) valve is part of the anaesthesia machine breathing circuit. The APL releases anaesthetic gases into the scavenging system and is intended to provide pressure control in the breathing circuit during manual bag ventilation.
