Odp 4017 Anaesthetics Study Guide Graded A+

What is Ppeak (Peak Airway Pressure)? {Ans: the highest level of pressure applied to the lungs during inhalation}What pressure should be applied to cricoid cartilage? {Ans: 10 newtons initiall, (1kg), increase to 30 newtons (3kg) as the patient loses consciousness}What colour denotes medical air? {Ans: Black and white}Name the 3 epidural safety tests {Ans: Aspiration Siphon Test Test Dose}What colour denotes carbon dioxide? {Ans: Black}What is the basic calculation for Tidal Volume? {Ans: 7ml/kg}