Abstract
End-tidal oxygen fractions (FE'(O2)) have been measured in 40 healthy volunteers breathing 100% oxygen. On the assumption that FE'(O2) is a good measure of alveolar oxygen, we have drawn a graph of oxygen washin vs time. Clinical applications are discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 116-118 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | British Journal of Anaesthesia |
| Volume | 72 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - 1994 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Anaesthetic techniques
- Inspired concentration
- Oxygen
- Preoxygenation
- Uptake