Operator’s Manual of Anesthesia System F - 3
Preparation for Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptible Patients Washout Procedure for Malignant Hyperthermia Susceptible Patients with
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
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Agent washout time with
Anesthesia System (Data
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