How will you check Anaesthesia machine preoperatively?
Check the machine for leaks by covering the common gas outlet with your thumb. DO NOT maintain the pressure for long (as this may cause damage). The oxygen flow will drop from 4L/min and there should be an audible hiss from the high pressure relief valve.
Why do we check the Anaesthetic machine?
A pre-use check to ensure the correct functioning of anaesthetic equipment is essential to patient safety. The anaesthetist has a primary responsibility to understand the function of the anaesthetic equipment and to check it before use.
What does Aagbi stand for?
The Association of Anaesthetists, in full the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI), is a professional association for anaesthetists in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
How do I clean my anaesthetic machine?
Clean and immerse the tubes in a virucidal solution such as Virkon® for a minimum of 10 minutes. Remove excrement and other filth and thoroughly wipe with a mop, sponge, cloth, or spray to disinfect the surfaces with a solution of Virkon® 1% w / v. A minimum contact time of 10 minutes is required.
What is the AAGBI checklist for anaesthetic equipment?
The AAGBI checklist for anaesthetic equipment is applicable to all anaesthetic workstations and should take only a few minutes to perform. It represents an important part of safe patient care. It is not intended to replace the manufacturer’s pre-anaesthetic checks, and should be used in conjunction with them.
Where can I find guidelines on checking anaesthetic equipment?
Guidelines on checking anaesthetic equipment have been published by the Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland (AAGBI), and amongst others, the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists and the World Federation of Societies of Anesthesiologists.
What is the AAGBI 2009 update on anaesthetic allergy?
This 2009 update from the AAGBI is much more than just a guideline for the management of suspected anaphylactic reactions. It forms a good resource for information on many aspects of anaesthetic allergy. Appendix 1 of the guideline is ‘Frequently Asked Questions’, and is worth reading.
When can Anaesthetists not use equipment?
Anaesthetists must not use equipment unless they have been trained to use it and are competent to do so. These guidelines offer advice and information on checking anaesthetic equipment including: