Fresh gas flow (FGF) inlet near reservoir bag = Mapleson A

FGF inlet and APL valve near face mask = Mapleson B

No corrugated tubing = Mapleson C

APL valve near reservoir bag =Mapleson D

No APL valve and reservoir bag = Mapleson E

Open ended reservoir bag but No APL valve = Mapleson F

Efficiency in Spontaneous ventilation: A>DFE>CB (Mnemonic: A Dog Can’t Bite)

Efficiency in Controlled ventilation: DFE>BC>A

Mapleson D is effective for both the controlled and spontaneous ventilation.

Mapleson C is used in recovery rooms because they are small and light weight (no
corrugated tubing).

Jackson Ree’s circuit is used for both the spontaneous and controlled ventilation
in pediatric patients