BMJ · 1960 · 10 citations · 0 references
Health ProfessionsRespiratory TherapyPulmonary Function TestingVentilationVentilator ManagementGas ExchangeInhalation TherapyMechanical VentilationRespiratory ToxicologyCarbon Dioxide
ADMINISTRATION OF OXYGEN MEBRJxsHthrough one of the expiratory holes.All gas samples were taken on inspiration and were analysed on a Haldane gas analyser. ResultsIn none of the samples analysed was the carbon- dioxide content greater than 1%.The results obtained for oxygen percentages in the ideal and the usual positions are given in Table I.The results obtained from the patients are shown in Table II.It will be remembered that room air contains 20% oxygen.