2.3 Connecting a dual limb circuit
1 To patient (inspiratory port)
2 From patient (expiratory port)
3 Adult/pediatric expiratory valve set
4 Nebulizer outlet
5 Flow sensor connectors
6 Bacteria filter
7 Inspiratory limb
8 Expiratory limb
9 Y-piece (integrated with breathing
circuit)
10 Flow sensor
Use either a bacteria filter or a combined
heat-moisture exchanger and filter
(HMEF).