Use of Nitrogen in Ventilation of Artificial Blood Oxygenators: A Potential Hazard
1984; EDP Sciences; Volume: 16; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1051/ject/198416245
ISSN2969-8960
AutoresJeffrey B. Riley, M.B. Hurdle, Brad A. Winn, Munier S. Jallad,
Tópico(s)Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
ResumoPerfusionists have adapted nitrogen gas sources to air/oxygen mixers-in most cases, simply because the nitrogen gas source pre-existed in the OR suite and was more convenient than obtaining a compressed air source.The use of nitrogen gas nullifies the Fi0 2 setting calibration on the air/ oxygen blender.If nitrogen is to be employed to replace air in the mixer, a mixer Fi0 2 setting no lower than .43should be employed and the mixer gas exit percent oxygen must be continuously monitored.The use of nitrogen gas to replace air in the air/oxygen mixer does not adhere to manufacturer's recommendations.
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