
Low
flow anesthesia: Advantages and disadvantages
by Paul H. Ting, MD
Low flow anesthesia is not a new concept. The technique has been
in use since the 1800’s. It fell out of favor when halothane
was introduced in the mid-twentieth century due to the inability
of newly developed vaporizers to accurately deliver volatile agent
at low flows. More...
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Low flow anesthesia:
Technical requirements and other considerations for low flow anesthesia
by Paul H. Ting, MD
Monitors for anesthetic agent concentration and
inspired oxygen concentration are necessary. Similarly, pulse oximetry
provides an important monitor when the risk of delivering low oxygen
volumes is present. More... |