Methods of Conserving Carbon Dioxide in Artificially Ventilated Patients a Clinical Investigation
Open Access
- 1 May 1977
- journal article
- research article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care
- Vol. 5 (2), 122-127
- https://doi.org/10.1177/0310057x7700500204
Abstract
A technique is described for maintaining the PaCO2 within, or close to, the normal range in patients hyperventilated using the Mapleson D Circuit or the Circle system with the soda-lime excluded. Control is achieved by limiting the fresh gas inflow to 4·5 litres/minute.Keywords
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- Some Adverse Physiological Effects of Hypocarbia and Methods of Maintaining Normocarbia during Controlled Ventilation—A ReviewAnaesthesia and Intensive Care, 1977