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Does rebreathing increase the risk of desaturation?

April 26, 2017desaturation increase rebreathing risk

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Does rebreathing increase the risk of desaturation?

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When the rebreathing loop is fully extended tidal volumes should be above 500 ml to prevent desaturation. Because significant mixing occurs along the edges of the corrugated rebreathing loop, sufficient fresh oxygen mixes with the expired (rebreathed) tidal volume to provide adequate oxygenation.