Following is a list of instruments used in the practice of
anesthesia
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Instrument list
Anesthetic machine
General anesthesia
General anaesthesia (UK) or general anesthesia (US) is a medically induced loss of consciousness that renders the patient unarousable even with painful stimuli. This effect is achieved by administering either intravenous or inhalational general ...
does not always require the anesthetic machine, tested daily, as basic equipment. Anesthesia machines may differ in appearance, size and degree of sophistication but generally speaking, they consist of sections for:
* ventilation
* Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
* space for monitoring equipment
* accessories
* storage space
* worktop
It is imperative that essential
medical pipeline gas supply, ''e.g.'' oxygen], nitrous oxide and air, are secured firmly to the machine, and readily available without any obstructions, defects or pressure leaks. They should also be checked in between cases, ensuring that the breathing apparatus and breathing circuit are fully patent, for the safe anesthesia of patients. Major manufacturers of anesthetic machines are General Electric (GE), Larsen & Toubro Limited, Draeger and
MAQUET
Maquet (self-styled as MAQUET) is a multinational German company based in Rastatt with focus on equipment for surgical workplaces, anesthesia systems, workstations for intensive care and cardiovascular devices. MAQUET does business in three prima ...
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Image gallery
Image:Bag valve mask.jpg, The respirator bag valve mask
Image:Latex-free project 111.jpg, Anesthesia machine
Image:N12453669 32127896 9556.jpg, Oxygen mask
File:Laryngoscope 2.jpg, Laryngoscope
Image:Tracheostomy tube.jpg, Tracheostomy tube
Image:Tuohy.jpg, Tuohy needle
Image:Flexibles Endoskop.jpg, Flexible Endoscope
Image:Syringe.jpg, Syringe
Image:Epidural.JPG, Epidural catheter
Image:Spinal needles.jpg, Spinal needles
[http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Non-Kink_Catheter_Mount.png ]
See also
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Anesthetic machine
An anaesthetic machine (British English) or anesthesia machine (American English) is a medical device used to generate and mix a fresh gas flow of medical gases and inhalational anaesthetic agents for the purpose of inducing and maintaining ana ...
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