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===Non Rebreathing Systems===
 
===Non Rebreathing Systems===
 
====''T-piece''====
 
====''T-piece''====
*Used on patients less the 10kg.
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*Used on patients less than 10kg.
 
*Circuit factor - 2-3x Minute Volume.
 
*Circuit factor - 2-3x Minute Volume.
 
*Reservoir bag on expiratory limb.
 
*Reservoir bag on expiratory limb.
 
*'''Advantages'''
 
*'''Advantages'''
 
**Low resistance so suitable for small patients.
 
**Low resistance so suitable for small patients.
**Can use Inttermitent Positive Pressure Ventilation (IPPV).
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**Can use Intermitent Positive Pressure Ventilation (IPPV).
 
*'''Disadvantages'''
 
*'''Disadvantages'''
 
**Cold dry gases delivered to patients.
 
**Cold dry gases delivered to patients.
**Unecomonical on larger patients.  
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**Uneconomical on larger patients.  
    
====''Bain''====
 
====''Bain''====
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====''Lack''====
 
====''Lack''====
 
*Also parallel and mini circuits available.
 
*Also parallel and mini circuits available.
*Used on patients between 10-35kg (Mini lack used on patients less then 10kg)
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*Used on patients between 10-35kg (Mini lack used on patients less than 10kg)
 
*Circuit factor - 1-1.5x Minute Volume.
 
*Circuit factor - 1-1.5x Minute Volume.
 
*Reservoir bag on inspiratory limb.
 
*Reservoir bag on inspiratory limb.
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