THE BAIN SYSTEM: GAS FLOWS IN SMALL SUBJECT

• Published in: British journal of anaesthesia : BJA Vol. 50; no. 2; pp. 127 - 132
• Main Authors: GWILT, D.J., GOAT, V.A., MAYNARD, P.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.1978; Oxford University Press

Rabbits weighing 2–4 were ventilated using a Bain type co-axial circuit. Accepted blood-gas tensions were achieved with a tidal volume of 10 ml kg−1, s frequency of 40 b.p.m., and a fresh gas flow of 3 litre min 1. This technique may be applicable to neonatal anaesthesia.