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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.