Anesthesia Service
To better understand the services we offer, we would like to offer a brief description of an anesthesia machine's components. Most anesthesia systems are made up of these three basic components:
Anesthesia Machine
Includes the frame; a connection for piped-in gases; the flowmeter(s); the oxygen flush assembly; tubing and adapters to connect a precision vaporizer; and a common outlet connection to the patient circuit. Additional items may include a CO2 absorber; additional flowmeters; yoke/regulator assembly for small cylinders of gases; scavenging interface device; instrument shelf; and more.

Precision Vaporizer (direct-reading, variable bypass)
Usually mounted onto the anesthesia machine. Changes the liquid anesthetic agent to a measurable, controllable vapor and delivers that vapor into the carrier gas stream from the anesthesia machine into the breathing circuit at a rate unaffected by temperature or carrier gas flow rates.

Breathing Circuit
Delivers the combination of carrier gas and anesthetic agent to the patient and collects the waste gas for channeling to evacuation.

Anesthesia Machine Services

Includes examination and documentation of piped-in gas connections and cylinder yoke assemblies; confirmation of flow accuracy of the flowmeters; physical inspection of oxygen flush valve; physical inspection and cleaning of CO2 absorber; replacement of gaskets and seals as necessary; inspection of all tubing, connections and fittings, with replacement as necessary; and a physical examination of your vaporizer.

Precision Vaporizer Services

Full Service
This requires the vaporizer be removed from your anesthesia machine; a comparable loaner is provided at no charge during your vaporizer's service. Service of a precision vaporizer is NOT something that can be performed on-site. At the service center your vaporizer will be completely dismantled and cleaned; wicks, seals and gaskets will be replaced; worn or damaged parts will be replaced as needed; the vaporizer is then reassembled and recalibrated; multi-phase testing is performed to verify percentage output concentrations to factory specifications. Your freshly serviced vaporizer is then returned to you with a one-year warranty.
Output Analysis
Includes an external physical examination of the vaporizer and a vaporizer efficacy test, which confirms that the percentage concentration set on the vaporizer dial is the percent concentration being delivered. A high-pressure leak test is performed to confirm leakage is not present. This service does nothing to repair or replace gaskets, wicks or seals of the vaporizer. It is offered as an occasional alternative for, but not a replacement of, full servicing of the vaporizer.


Breathing Circuits

Breathing circuits are generally disposable and as such do not require service. We can replace them at your request and we will be happy to assist you in selecting or designing circuits specific to your needs.


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