Anaesthesia breathing systems

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Keywords:

breathing systems, Mapleson, circle system

Abstract

Anaesthetic breathing systems are used to provide oxygen and anaesthetic gases to a patient and to remove carbon dioxide (CO2). Anaesthesia breathing systems are complex but important; they keep patients alive. A good understanding of their history and how they work is important for safe anaesthetic practice.

This article discusses the main components of anaesthesia breathing systems and the characteristics of an ideal breathing system. Furthermore, the various classifications of breathing systems are explored, and non-circle systems are compared to traditional circle systems.

Author Biography

NY Fening, University of the Witwatersrand

Department of Anaesthesia, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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Published

2023-11-24

Issue

FCA Refresher Course 2023

Section

FCA Refresher Course

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