Anesthesia Reservoir Test and Repair

Anesthesia Reservoir Test and Repair

The reservoir bag, or breathing bag, is composed of rubber or plastic. The neck of the bag includes an opening to enable attachment to the 22mm tapered bag port on the anesthesia machine.

In general, small bags are used for small patients and large bags are used for large patients.

Bag functions:

Acts as a reservoir. Allows gas to collect during exhalation so a reservoir is available for the next inhalation if greater than supplied by the flowmeter.

Visual monitor of patient's respiration.

Bags are very compliant. They serve as a buffer for excessive pressure in the system.

Provides a method for manually assisted ventilation, bagging a patient.