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I & E Gas Monitoring

SIUE-Nicole's Ins. and Exp. Gas Monitoring

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Where are the oxygen sensors located on the anesthesia machine? Inspiratory limb
When does the Oxygen sensor alarm? When it drops below 30%.
What are the three different types of O2 Analyzers? Paramagnetic oxygen analysis, Galvanic cell analyzer, polarographic oxygen analyzer.
In this oxygen analyzer the O2 is attracted to magnetic energy b/c of unpaired electrons in their outer shell? Paramagnetic O2 Analysis
In a paramagnetic O2 analysis what does the sensor consist of? Sensor consists of a cylindrical shaped container inside of which is placed a small glass dumbell that is filled eith an inert gas (usually nitrogen) and suspended on a plat. wire within a nonuniform magnetic field.
What happens when O2 is processed through the sensor of a paramagnetic O2 analyzer? The O2 molecules are attracted to the stronger of the 2 magnetic fields, that causes a displacement of the dumbbell and results in it rotating.
In a P.O.A (paramagnetic O2 analyzer) the current or rotation required to maintain the dumbbell in its normal state is proportional to? Partial pressure of oxygen.
What is used to measure the degree of rotation of the dumbbell in a P.O.A.? Optical system consisting of a light source, photodiode, and amplifier curcuit.
The degree of rotation or current required to maintain the dumbbell in its normal state is represented electronically in what? Percent Oxygen
A higher O2 reading using a P.O.A. would indicate what about the displacement of the dumbbell? More displacement of the dumbbell, and more deflection of light onto photocell.
This type of O2 analyzer uses an electrochemical sensor? Galvanic Cell Analyzer (G.C.A.)
A G.C.A. contain two electrodes immersed in an aqueous electrolyte that is commonly what? Potassium Hydroxide
When O2 is analyzed by a G.C.A. what happens? O2 molecules diffuse through a semi-permeable membrane, on one side of the sensor where they are reduced at the cathode to + Hydroxyl ion, which then goes to the sensor anode where oxidation rxn takes place
The resultant reduction/oxidation rxn using a G.C.A. generates an electrical current proportional to? The oxygen concentration.
The current that is generated from the G.C.A. is measured with external electronics and displayed on what? Digital panel meter in percent oxygen.
Polographic Oxygen Analyzers (P.G.O.A.)are components of what other analyzers? Gas machine analyzers, blood gas analyzers, and transcutaneous oxygen analyzers.
In a P.G.O.A both the anode and cathode are immersed in an aqueous electrolyte of what? Potassium Chloride
In a P.G.O.A. once the molecular O2 is consumed electrochemically with an accompanying flow of electrical current that is directly proportional to? O2 concentration is generated from the sensor and is measured and amplifies electronically to provide a percent measurement.
Where do we monitor expired gases? Sampled near the endotracheal tube-gas delivery interface, the Y piece or elbow.
What are the three ways in which you can measure expired gases? Infrared absorbtion spectrophotometry (IRAS), Mass spectrometry systems, Raman scattering techniques.
IRAS uses what to measure expired gases? Asymmetric molecules that absorb infrared light at specific wavelengths- allows us to see how much of each gas is absorbed.
IRAS devices can detect which types of gases? CO2,N2O and inhalational anesthetic agents.
What is the downfall of IRAS and inhalational anesthetic agents? All of the anesthetic vapors absorb infrared light at the same wavelength so we are unable to detect the concentration of the specific anesthetic agents.
What are the five components of IRAS devices? Infrared light source, gas sampler, optical path, detection system, and signal processor.
Measures the unique energy absorbed by gases and vapors placed into the optical path of an infrared beam. IRAS
What does the signal processing section of an IRAS instrument have? Memory section that correlated the absorbed energy with a predicted concentration. Predicted by the Beer-Lambert Law.
This system bombards the gas mixture with electrons? Mass Spectrometry systems
In a mass spectrometry system what happens when the gas mixture is bombarded with electrons? Ions are fragmented of a predictable mass and charge, and accelerated into a vacuum, and then the sample enters a measurement chamber.
In a mass spectrometry system the fragment stream is subjected to a high magnetic field in which? Separates the ion fragments by mass and charge and are deflected onto a detector plate.
Mass spectrometry deflects fragments onto a detector plate in which has a specific landing site, what does this measure? Ion impacts are proportional to the concentration of each gas or vapor.
Raman scattering operates by? By using photons generated by a high intensity argon laser collide with gas molecules.
What gases can be measured using a raman scattering system? O2, NO2, N2, CO2, H2O vapor. NO helium!
Using this system does not require a scavenging system. Raman scattering allows for the return of sampled gas to pt.
Expired CO2 can be useful for detecting alterations in what? Ventilation, cardiac output, distribution of pulmonary blood flow, and metabolic activity, correct ET tube placement.
What three things are involved with Carbon dioxide monitoring? Capnometry, Capnogram, Capnography
Measurement and numeric representation of the CO2 concentration during inspiration and expiration? Capnometry-hooked into expiratory limb
Capnogram is what? continuous concentration time display of the CO2 concentration during ventilation. Displays # and waveform.
Capnography The continuous monitorying of a patients capnogram.
By using capnography we have the ability to? Identify changes related to pt. physiologic status, dx. of M.H., identification of equipment problems, GOLD standard of ETT verification, predicts PaCO2.
Capnometry is determined useing infrared light. What are the two different wavelengths? 2600nm and 4300nm. Control gas is compared to sample from circuit and the calculation is displayed as a number.
The A-B stage on a capnogram represents what? It is the first stage of exhalation, gas sampled occupies the anatomic dead space and therefor contains no CO2.
B on capnogram CO2-containing gas presents itself
B-C on capnogram Shown by a sharp upstoke that is determined by the evenness of ventilation and alveolar emptying.
C-D on capnogram Alverolar or expiratory plateau and is normally horizontal.
D on capnogram Highest CO2 value, ETCO2, best reflection of alveolar CO2.
D-E on capnogram Patient is beginning to inspire, fresh gas entrained, steep down stroke, and should return back to baseline, unless retaining CO2.
EtCO2 is typically __mmHg lower than the PaCO2. 5-10mmHg
Factors in which would decrease the accuracy of capnography are? V/Q mismatch, problems in gas sampling, shallow tidal breaths, prolongation of the expiratory phase of ventilation, uneven alveolar emptying.
What is the extreme example of V/Q mismatch? Dead space ventilation
Non-perfused alveoli have a PaCO2 of__? 0- and would give a lower EtCO2 reading and increase the PaCO2-EtCO2 gradient.
What are some examples that could cause a V/Q mismatch? Embolic phenomena, hypoperfusion states with reduced pulmonary blood flow, COPD.
If a blood clot is blocking alveoli in which are being ventilated, what would the V/Q be? V/Q would be 1/0 because the alveoli are being ventilated but they are not being perfused.
If the R mainstem was intubated and there was adequate blood flow to the alveoli what would the V/Q be? V/Q would be 0/1 because the R mainstem is being ventilated and not the alveoli, but there is adequate perfusion to the alveoli.
Capnography helps determine tracheal vs. esophageal placement of the ETT, but not.. Correct placement in the trachea.
Three consecutive breaths are needed for a __ EtCO2 reading. Stable
Increases in EtCO2 can be expected when? CO2 production exceeds ventilation.
A decreased EtCO2 can indicate? decreased perfusion, decreased gas exchange, and indicate decreased C.O. or decrease B.P.
Factors that may increase EtCO2 during anesthesia are... Increase muscular activity (shivering), M.H., ^ C.O. (resuscitation), Bicarb infusion, tourniquet release, effective drug therapy for bronchospasm, decreased minute ventilation.
Factors that may decrease EtCO2 during anesthesia are... Decreased muscular activity (muscle relaxants), hypothermia, decreased C.O. (arrest), pulmonary embolus, bronchospasm, increased minute ventilation.
When studying waveforms what should you look at first and what does that determine? Y-axis determines the magnitude of CO2, is it normal or abnormal?
What is the next thing you should look at after the y-axis? X-axis to determine if it returns to baseline, which indicates if the patient is retaining CO2.
After looking at the Y and X axis of the capnogram, what else should you look at? The expiratory limb B-D, and ALWAYS R.R.
Pulse oximetry measures? Pulse rate, and O2 saturation of Hgb.
Pulse oximetry accurately detects__ while predicting__? Accurately detects SaO2, and may predict PaO2.
Where is O2 most accurately measured on your pt? The right ear
What does a decrease tone indicate? Decrease in O2.
The color of blood is a function of what? And if there is a change in color it results from what? Oxygen saturation, interaction of hgb with O2.
Absorbtion spectrophotometry can determine what? The ratio of oxyhgb and reduced hgb.
The combined technology of plethysmography and spectrophotometry. Pulse oximetry. Plethysmography produces a pulse trace that is helpful in tracking circulation, and O2 saturation is determined by spectrophotometry.
Spectrophotometry is described using the Beer Lambert Law which states.. There is a logarithmic dependence b/t the transmission of light through a substance, the product of the absorption coefficient of the substance, and the distance the light travels through the material.
How is the Beer-Lambert Law applied to Pulse Oximetry? As a constant light intensity and Hgb concentration, the intensity of light transmitted through a tissue is a logarithmic function of the O2 saturation of the Hgb.
Clinical accuracy of pulse oximetry is +/- 2-3% from __% saturation, and +/- 3% from __ % saturation? +/- 2-3% from 70-100% O2 saturation, and +/- 3% from 50-70% saturation.
Some factors that may have an effect on the Reliability of Pulse Oximetry are.... Dyshemoglobins- (Methemoglobin, Carboxyhemoglobin), low C.O., anemia, vital dyes-(methylene blue,indigocarmine, false lows), nail polish, ambient light, light emitting diode varibility, motion artifact, background noise(electrocautery)
Methemoglobin effects pulse oximetry in what way? Methemoglobin absorbs red and infrared equally and results in sat of 85%, gives a false low if sat is >85%.
How does Carboxyhemoglobin affect pulse oximetry? Gives a false high reading because it absorbs light at same wavelength.
If a smoker is hooked up to a pulse oximetry and it is reading 96%, what is their real O2 saturation? 7 points less, because differential b/t deoxyhemoglobin. SpO2 will not distinguish between O2 hgb and carboxyhemoglobin.
Infrared light 940 nm is absorbed by__, Red light 660 nm is absorbed by__? oxyhemoglobin, deoxyhemoglobin
Defines the relationship of hemoglobin saturation and oxygen tension. Oxyhemoglobin Dissociation Curve
Shifts in the curve to the right or left defines what? Changes in the affinity of hgb for oxygen.
Shift to the left on the Oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve can be altered by? Decrease in PaCO2, decrease in temp, and increase in Ph. Shift to the left indicates a greater attachment of O2 to Hgb.
Shift to the right on the oxyhemoglobin dissociation curve can be altered by? Increase in PaCO2, Increase in temp, decrease in pH. Shift to the right indicates a more readily release of O2 from Hgb.
SpO2 of 97%=PaO2 of__, SpO2 of 90%=PaO2 of__, SpO2 of 80%=PaO2 of__,SpO2 of 70%=PaO2 of__. 1)97% 2)60% 3)50% 4)40% Difference of 30.
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