• Der Anaesthesist · Aug 1991

    Comparative Study

    [Inspiratory and expiratory resistance of 8 semi-closed circle systems].

    • P Feigenwinter and A M Zbinden.
    • Abteilung Forschung, Universitätsspital Bern.
    • Anaesthesist. 1991 Aug 1;40(8):441-5.

    AbstractThe resistance of a circle system is an important factor that determines the respiratory effort of the patient. The inspiratory and expiratory resistances were measured in eight semi-closed circle systems used in Europe: Dräger Cicero, Dräger 8 ISO, Dräger AV1, Ohmeda Modulus II Plus, Gambro Engström Elsa, Siemens Servo Ventilator 900 D with circle system 985, Siemens Ventilator 710, and Megamed 700A with circle system 219. The measurements were all performed in the position "spontaneous breathing" according to a new proposal of the CEN (Comité Européen de Normalisation). The following circle systems exceeded the proposed limit of 0.6 kPa at a gas flow of 60 l/min (with CO2-Absorber): Dräger AV1 in expiration and Siemens Servo Ventilator in both expiration and inspiration. The expiratory resistance was also determined by using intermittent flows. The results differed, as the expiratory gas flow can be influenced by the falling or rising ventilator bellows. The authors conclude that considerable differences exist between various breathing systems and that not all systems can be recommended for use in patients with limited breathing force, such as small children.

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