Anaesthesia Equipment Performance, Classification and Safety
During the recent years the basic sciences have become a major stimulant toward progress in medicine. Technique itself plays a vital role in today's medicine. With the increasing complexity of equipment, hazards related to malfunction and misuse have grown proportionally. The machine used with...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
1972, 1972
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 1972 |
| Series: | Anaesthesiologie und Intensivmedizin Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Vormals: "Anaesthesiologie und Wiederbelebung"
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1. Gas Cylinders and Medical Gases
- Cylinder Marking
- Safety Relief Devices
- Cylinder Valve Outlets
- Properties of Medical Gases
- Liquefied and Nonliquefied Gases
- Vapor Pressure Curves of Liquefied Gases
- Rules for Safe Use, Storage and Handling of Gas Cylinders
- References
- 2. Pressure and Pressure Gauges
- Units of Pressure
- Kinds of Pressure
- Pressure Gauge Classification
- References
- 3. Pressure Regulators
- Performance
- Functions
- Fire Hazard and Freezing Problems
- Safety Relief Valve
- References
- 4. Piping Systems of Anaesthesia Machines
- Connections of Gas Supply
- Failsafe System
- Oxygen Pressure Failure Alarm Devices
- Oxygen Flush
- References
- 5. Flow Control Valves
- Designs
- Performance
- Safety Considerations
- References
- 6. Flowmeters
- Principle of Function
- Marking of Flowmeters
- Maximum Error
- Flowmeter Manifold and Flowmeter Sequence
- References
- 7. Out-of-Circuit Vaporizers
- Meters for Measuring Oxygen Concentration
- Circulators
- References
- 9. Ventilators
- Terminology
- Mathematical Aspects
- Diagrams
- Classifications
- Flow Pattern
- Volume Constancy of Ventilators
- Controls and Control Combinations
- Anaesthesia Breathing System and Ventilator Combinations
- References
- Summary
- Zusammenfassung
- Appendix (List of Equipment)
- Properties of Liquid Anaesthetics
- Vapor Pressure Curves and Saturation Concentration
- Consumption of Anaesthetics
- Comparison of the Designation Vol.-% and mg/l
- Basic Design Characteristics of Vaporizers
- The Effect of Flow Upon the Output Performance
- The Effect of Temperature Upon Output Performance
- The Pumping Effect
- The Effect of Barometric Pressure Upon Output Performance
- Safety Requirements and Hazards
- Dose Regulated Anaesthesia
- References
- 8. Anaesthesia Breathing Systems
- Classification
- Non-Rebreathing Valves
- T- Pieces
- Magill Systems
- To and Fro Systems
- Circle Systems
- Absorbers
- Directional Valves
- Relief Valves
- Corrugated Hoses
- Breathing Bags
- Designs of Circle Systems
- Oxygen Concentration within the System
- Efficiency of Circle Systems
- Inside of Circuit Vaporizers
- Meters for Measuring Concentrations of Anaesthetics
- Bacteria Filters
- Humidification
- Respiratory Meters