Hamilton G5 - Circuit; Adapter; Breathing Circuit Parts and Patient Types

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2 Preparing for ventilation
Install the breathing circuit as follows:
1. Determine the patient type (adult, pediatric or neonatal)
from Table 2-1. Select the correct breathing circuit parts for
your patient. Note that the type of CO
2
airway adapter
depends on tracheal tube size.
2. Assemble the patient breathing circuit. Figure 2-12 through
Figure 2-14 show four typical circuit configurations; for
ordering information, contact your HAMILTON MEDICAL
representative. Follow the specific guidelines for the differ-
ent parts.
3. Properly position the breathing circuit after assembly. Make
sure the hoses will not be pushed, pulled, or kinked during
the patient’s movement, nebulization, or other procedures.
Table 2-1. Breathing circuit parts and patient types
Patient
height
IBW
(kg)
Tracheal
tube ID
(mm)
Breathing
circuit
tube OD
(mm)
Flow
sensor
CO
2
air-
way
adapter
Patient
type
< 50 cm
(19 in.)
≤ 10 ≤ 5 10 Infant Infant Neona-
tal
30 to
150 cm
(11 to
59 in.)
3 to
42
3 to 7 15 Pediat-
ric/
adult
Pediatric/
adult
Pediat-
ric
> 130 cm
(51 in.)
> 30
≥ 522 Adult