Portable anesthesia transport system

J Clin Eng. 1991 Nov-Dec;16(6):521-6. doi: 10.1097/00004669-199111000-00015.

Abstract

Medical procedures that require general anesthesia outside of the traditional operating room setting have become commonplace. This paper describes a portable inhalational anesthesia machine developed for use in these outlying areas within the hospital. The device combines the basic components of vaporizer, oxygen analyzer, oxygen flow-meter, disposable carbon dioxide absorber and oxygen flush valve into a small package that may be carried with one hand. The unit may be used as a tabletop anesthesia machine or may be attached to a patient transport bed by means of a dedicated stand.

MeSH terms

  • Anesthesia, Inhalation / instrumentation*
  • Beds
  • Equipment Design / standards*
  • Equipment Safety
  • Equipment and Supplies, Hospital / supply & distribution*
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Nebulizers and Vaporizers / standards
  • Transportation of Patients*