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==Introduction==

==Introduction==

Breathing systems are the connecting component between the anaesthetic machine and patient. Their role is to deliver oxygen and anaesthetic agent to the patient from the machine, remove exhaled carbon dioxide and provided a means of ventilation via pressure on the reservoir bag.  

Breathing systems are the connecting component between the anaesthetic machine and patient. Their role is to deliver oxygen and anaesthetic agent to the patient from the machine, remove exhaled carbon dioxide and provided a means of ventilation via pressure on the reservoir bag.  

*For patients under 10kg, the tidal volume is weight times 15mls, for patients over 10kg the tidal volume is weight times 10mls.

*For patients under 10kg, the tidal volume is weight times 15mls, for patients over 10kg the tidal volume is weight times 10mls.