Anaesthesiology and resuscitation = Anaesthesiologie und Wiederbelebung = Anesthésiologie et réanimation, 59.
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1. Gas Cylinders and Medical Gases.- Cylinder Marking.- Safety Relief Devices.- Cylinder Valve Outlets.- Properties of Medical Gases.- Liquefied and Nonliquefied Gases.- Vapor Pressure Curves of Liquefied Gases.- Rules for Safe Use, Storage and Handling of Gas Cylinders.- References.- 2. Pressure and Pressure Gauges.- Units of Pressure.- Kinds of Pressure.- Pressure Gauge Classification.- References.- 3. Pressure Regulators.- Performance.- Functions.- Fire Hazard and Freezing Problems.- Safety Relief Valve.- References.- 4. Piping Systems of Anaesthesia Machines.- Connections of Gas Supply.- Failsafe System.- Oxygen Pressure Failure Alarm Devices.- Oxygen Flush.- References.- 5. Flow Control Valves.- Designs.- Performance.- Safety Considerations.- References.- 6. Flowmeters.- Principle of Function.- Marking of Flowmeters.- Maximum Error.- Flowmeter Manifold and Flowmeter Sequence.- References.- 7. Out-of-Circuit Vaporizers.- Properties of Liquid Anaesthetics.- Vapor Pressure Curves and Saturation Concentration.- Consumption of Anaesthetics.- Comparison of the Designation Vol.-% and mg/l.- Basic Design Characteristics of Vaporizers.- The Effect of Flow Upon the Output Performance.- The Effect of Temperature Upon Output Performance.- The Pumping Effect.- The Effect of Barometric Pressure Upon Output Performance.- Safety Requirements and Hazards.- Dose Regulated Anaesthesia.- References.- 8. Anaesthesia Breathing Systems.- Classification.- Non-Rebreathing Valves.- T- Pieces.- Magill Systems.- To and Fro Systems.- Circle Systems.- Absorbers.- Directional Valves.- Relief Valves.- Corrugated Hoses.- Breathing Bags.- Designs of Circle Systems.- Oxygen Concentration within the System.- Efficiency of Circle Systems.- Inside of Circuit Vaporizers.- Meters for Measuring Concentrations of Anaesthetics.- Bacteria Filters.- Humidification.- Respiratory Meters.- Meters for Measuring Oxygen Concentration.- Circulators.- References.- 9. Ventilators.- Terminology.- Mathematical Aspects.- Diagrams.- Classifications.- Flow Pattern.- Volume Constancy of Ventilators.- Controls and Control Combinations.- Anaesthesia Breathing System and Ventilator Combinations.- References.- Summary.- Zusammenfassung.- Appendix (List of Equipment).