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The Anaesthesia Machine Check | #anesthesia #anaesthesia

Automated Machine Testing & Backup Ventilation The system employs an automated test sequence that runs an integrated checklist and leak assessments to confirm safe operation. Logs are reviewed to ensure that key components, including gas and circuit integrity, meet the required standards. Additionally, a self-inflating backup bag is verified to guarantee continued ventilation if the machine fails.

Airway Equipment and Patient Monitoring A comprehensive array of airway devices is organized, featuring multiple mask sizes, airways, LMAs, bougies, endotracheal tubes, and laryngoscopes with functional lights. Suction systems are checked at maximum power to ensure effective airway clearance. Essential monitoring tools like saturation probes, blood pressure cuffs, ECG leads, and end-tidal CO2 sensors are set up to continuously record critical patient parameters.

Emergency Medications for Anesthetic Management A selection of vital drugs is prepared to address emergent anesthetic challenges. Fast-acting muscle relaxants are available to quickly resolve airway obstructions, while propofol deepens anesthesia to control patient movement and hemodynamic responses. Atropine, adrenaline, aramine, and ephedrine are on hand to counteract bradycardia, support vascular tone, and enhance myocardial contractility during critical situations.