A5/A3™ Operating Instructions 046-003777-00 F - 3
Preparation for Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptible Patients Washout Procedure for Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptible Patients with
4. Upon completion of the 40 minute flush, remove the patient breathing circuit. Allow the
bellows to deflate completely. Replace with a new patient breathing circuit, including bag
and new carbon dioxide absorbent. Perform the pre-operative checkout.
5. Maintain the oxygen fresh gas flow rate of 15 L/min throughout the case to functionally
create a non-rebreathing system and minimize rebound of volatile concentration at low
fresh gas flow rates.
FIGURE F-1 Washout Procedure for Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptible Patients
Agent washout time with
A5 Anesthesia Systems
(Data on file)
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