Equipment Troubleshooting — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: The most effective circuit for anesthesia under controlled breathing is Mapleson _____

Answer: D (Bain circuit)

Extra: Efficiency of Mapleson circuits: - **Controlled ventilation**: D > E > F > B > C > A - **Spontaneous ventilation**: A > D > E > C > B

Flashcard 2: Gas pipeline system is a part of the _____ pressure system of the anesthesia machine

Answer: intermediate

Flashcard 3: Common gas outlet is a part of _____ pressure system of the anesthesia machine

Answer: low

Flashcard 4: Opening which valve on the anaesthesia machine bypasses the vapourisers, and so is devoid of anaesthetic agents?_____

Answer: Oxygen flush valve

Flashcard 5: Calibrated vapourizers is a part of the _____ pressure system of the anesthesia machine

Answer: low

Flashcard 6: "Fail-safe" valve is a part of the _____ pressure system of the anesthesia machine

Answer: intermediate

Flashcard 7: The following capnography waveform represents: _____

Answer: hypoventilation

Flashcard 8: Mapleson _____ circuit is also referred to as Waters' circuit

Answer: C

Flashcard 9: Mapleson _____ circuit is also referred to as Magills

Answer: A

Flashcard 10: Mapleson _____ circuit is also referred to as Bain circuit

Answer: D