[Closed-circuit anesthesia].

Closed circuit anesthesia answers the objections to open and semi-closed systems that are related to high delivery flow rates: pollution, cost, efficiency and the hydration of inhaled gases. But closed circuit anesthesia requires a good understanding of the amount of anesthetic agenda needed, and a convenient method of administering it. It is necessary use a reliable oxygen analyser, a carbon dioxide monitor and a circuit volatile agent analyzer.