Delayed Recovery Related to Faulty Bains (co-axial ) Breathing Circuit

Authors

  •   C. L. Gurudatt M.D., D.A., Prof & H.O.D Dept. of Anaesthesiology, MMC & RI, Mysore, Karnataka
  •   Srinivas Kulkarni M.D, Lecturer, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, MMC & RI, Mysore,Karnataka
  •   Balasubramanya M.D, Asst. Prof. VIMS, Bellary, Karnataka

Keywords:

Bain’s Circuit, Co axial circuit, disconnection

Abstract

Any malfunctioning of the anaesthesia equipment can sometimes seriously affect the perioperative status of the patient. Occasionally it can produce delayed recovery. We report a case where an unrecognized disconnection of the inner tube of Bains circuit producing hypercarbia and delayed recovery.

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Published

2007-01-01

How to Cite

Gurudatt, C. L., Kulkarni, S., & Balasubramanya. (2007). Delayed Recovery Related to Faulty Bains (co-axial ) Breathing Circuit. Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal, (2). Retrieved from http://karnatakaanesthesiajournal.in/index.php/kaj/article/view/139905

Issue

Issue 2, 2007

Section

Articles

References

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B. Ghai, J. K. Makkar and A. Bhatia ; Hypercarbia and arrhythmias resulting from faulty Bain circuit: A report of two cases ; Anaes Analg., June1 2006; 102(6):1903-1904.