ANESTHESIA TECHNICIAN
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Soda lime granules become exhausted after several hours of<br />
use and will no longer absorb CO 2<br />
A few simple chemical reactions convert CO 2 to calcium carbonate<br />
The use of depleted granules may result in excessive CO 2<br />
delivery to the patient, leading to hypercapnia<br />
Silicate is added to soda lime to harden granules<br />
CARBON DIOXIDE ABSORPTION<br />
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