Carbon dioxide absorbent

Definition

An absorbent material (e.g., granules of treated soda lime) intended to be placed into a reusable carbon dioxide absorber to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the exhaled gases in a patient breathing circuit by chemical reaction. It is typically available in large plastic containers [e.g., 5 kilogrammes (Kg) by weight] and poured into clean, reusable absorbers. The absorbent is typically manufactured to change colour during its use (e.g., from white to violet, pink to white, or green to violet) to indicate need for replacement. This is a single-use device.

GUDID devices

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Last updated

2026-06-04 19:44:10