Pre-oxygenation-how long?
- 22 February 1983
- journal article
- clinical trial
- Published by Wiley in Anaesthesia
- Vol. 38 (2) , 96-102
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1365-2044.1983.tb13925.x
Abstract
Pre-oxygenation was studied in 12 fit volunteers and 20 patients using an oxygen flow of 8 litres/minute delivered from a standard anaesthetic machine via a Magill or Bain breathing attachment. End-tidal nitrogen concentrations of 4% or less were achieved within 3 minutes; the fastest times were achieved using the Magill breathing system when the reservoir bag was filled with oxygen prior to application to the face. Gas-tight fits of face masks on patients were found to be essential.Keywords
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