Question

Which of the following statements is true of a rebreathing circuit with an intubated patient?

A. Allows for rapid change of inspired anesthetic concentration.
B. Conserves patient body heat through rebreathed air.
C. Has an increased danger of patient hypocarbia.
D. Requires a high flow rate to be effective.

Answer 1

A rebreathing circuit with an intubated patient conserves patient body heat through rebreathed air.

Step-by-step explanation:

A rebreathing circuit is a type of breathing circuit used in anesthesia to conserve heat and moisture in the patient. It involves the recirculation of exhaled gas, which helps to maintain a warm and humid environment for the patient. This is especially important for intubated patients who are at risk of losing body heat through the ventilated air.

The question pertains to a rebreathing circuit used with an intubated patient. Among the provided statements, the one that is true is: B. Conserves patient body heat through rebreathed air. This is because a rebreathing circuit recycles exhaled gases after removing carbon dioxide and adding fresh inhalational anesthetic gases, thus retaining the warmth and humidity of exhaled breath.

Option B is correct: A rebreathing circuit conserves patient body heat through rebreathed air.