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Prepared by
: Nur Lisa Binti Hamzah Nurse Manager
Reviewed by
1 Dr Muhammad Nahar Anesthetist
Director Of
2 Katini Abu Hassan
Nursing
Acting Assistant
3 Nooraida Mat Radzi
Manager, MAQ
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
5.0 DEFINITIONS.............................................................................................................................. 4
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1.0 PURPOSE
2.0 SCOPE
Daily checking and before commencement of surgery/ anesthesia for every patient
3.0 RESPONSIBILITY
3.1 Anesthetist
4.0 ABBREVIATION
5.0 DEFINITIONS
1. Provides O2,
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6.0 POLICY
6.1 It is essential to provide a safe and protected environment for the patients and also
6.2 Safe practice within the operating theatre should be used in conjunction with the safety
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8.1 INTRODUCTION
8.1.1 The regulated supply of gases and vapours for anaesthesia and the provision of
controlled ventilation for the patient are the main functions of the anaesthetic
machine. Because oxygenation and ventilation are essential for every patient and
because even a brief failure to maintain them may cause irreparable harm, every
machine must be regularly and thoroughly checked to ensure that all functions are
correctly maintained.
8.1.2 There must always be reserve facility to maintain oxygenation and ventilation of a
patient should failure of the primary systems occur.
8.1.3 To ensure early detection of any failure in the anaesthetic machine, it is essential that
appropriate alarms are present in the machine.
These are very detailed and are required on any new machine and on all machines
These should be performed each time before a patient is put under general
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anaesthesia.
Each check must be derived specifically for the machine under test and the
Anaesthetic Department (on behalf of the hospital administration) is responsible for
the training and accreditation of the personnel involved with each test.
Checks must follow protocols specifically developed for the machine under test. All
personnel must be trained in correct procedures and accredited to perform them by
the Anaesthetic Department. The specific protocols should be attached to the
machine.
8.3.3 The Hospital Anaesthetic Department or body responsible for the equipment shall
keep a detailed record of the equipment and the checking procedures. This process
requires that a checklist be maintained. The checklist will be based on manufacturer’s
guidelines and on Biomedical Engineers and Anaesthetic Department
recommendations. The protocol shall describe checking and calibration protocols and
the intervals at which these must be performed.
8.3.4 The anaesthetic machine must have a prominent label to advise of past service(s)
and to indicate when the next check is due. This label must be visible to the
anaesthetists.
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8.3.6.1 The method and accuracy of vapour output and delivery devices.
10.0 REFERENCES
Gurudatt, C. (2013). The Basic Anaesthesia Machine. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 57(5), 438–445.
http://doi.org/10.4103/0019-5049.120138
11.0 APPENDICES
Serial Retention
Form No. Form Title Location Appendix
No. Period
Checklist for GA machine Ohmeda Refer MR Nil
1 R-OPE-013 OPE
Excel Policy
Refer MR Nil
2 R-OPE-014 Checklist for GA machine Aspire OPE
Policy
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