Which of the following is main determinant of carbon dioxide elimination is Mapelson circuit:
Type of circuit
Fresh gas flow
Type of ventilations
Age of patient
Any mapelson circuit can be used for any type of ventilation just by varying fresh gas flow. Required fresh gas flow Spontaneous controlled Mapelson A - Equal to minute ventilation very high Mapelson D - 2-3 x minute ventilation(MV) 1-2 x MV
Anesthesia Circuit