Carbon Monoxide Accumulation in Closed Circle Anesthesia Systems

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Abstract
Small amounts of carbon monoxide (CO) are endogenously produced by the breakdown of hemoglobin. Accumulation of CO was measured in a series of patients anesthetized with a closed circle system; clinically significant values were occasionally reached. Factors affecting CO levels were blood transfusion before and during operation and prolonged use of the closed system.

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