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Tutorial 333

Breathing Systems in Anaesthesia

Dr Peter Tsim
Anaesthetic Trainee, Chesterfield Royal Hospital, UK

Dr Allan Howatson
Consultant in Anaesthetics and Intensive Care Medicine, Nottingham University Hospital NHS Trust, UK

Edited by:
Dr Alex Konstantatos

Correspondence to atotw@wordpress-1154955-4022140.cloudwaysapps.com

5th JULY 2016

Abstract

In this tutorial, we describe the important features of the Mapleson and Circle breathing circuits relevant to the practicing anaesthetist. We explain the fresh gas flow requirements to prevent rebreathing, the positioning of the individual components of the circuit as well as the changes that occur during spontaneous and controlled ventilation. Just click on the link to read the full tutorial!

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