When a patient is unconscious, his or her vital signs have to be closely monitored. This is especially important for breathing because many things can go wrong during the course of a medical procedure. Breathing systems must be sanitized with oxygen cleaning methods to make sure the patient doesn’t become ill. So, what makes the perfect breathing system? Let’s take a closer look to see.
What is a Breathing System?
Breathing systems must have an entry port for gasses which are delivered to the patient. Another port connects to the patient. A gas reservoir with tubing is also needed. Since the patient has to exhale, a method to absorb carbon dioxide and allow exhaling is important. Oxygen cleaning is usually used on all these components to ensure cleanliness.
Desirable Properties
The best systems are simple and easy to use. They can easily deliver the proper mixture of gasses, and they allow for both manual and controlled patient ventilation without barotraumas (pressure changes that can injure the lungs and airways). Here are some additional properties to consider:
* Sturdy design that’s compact and light in weight – this makes the system portable and easy to move about.
* Can be used on patients of all sizes and ages – this is important. For example, if the facility needs special equipment for pediatric or small patients, this raises the costs considerably
The Importance of Oxygen Cleaning
O2 cleaning refers to ultrasonic methods to completely clean and sanitizes breathing circuits. It uses sound waves of very high frequency which form tiny bubbles that can reach the smallest of places and remove all contaminants without causing any damage to components. Ultrasonic cleaning works well for tubes, wires, cannulas, and parts containing blind holes or cavities. This is the easiest and most cost-effective way to clean breathing systems.