Citation
Ce. Klopfenstein et al., Importance of adequate maintenance of halogenated anaesthetic vaporisers., ANN FR A R, 17(7), 1998, pp. 747-749
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Aneshtesia & Intensive Care
Journal title
ANNALES FRANCAISES D ANESTHESIE ET DE REANIMATION
ISSN journal
07507658
→ ACNP
Volume
17
Issue
7
Year of publication
1998
Pages
747 - 749
Database
ISI
SICI code
0750-7658(1998)17:7<747:IOAMOH>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
We report a serious dysfunction of 19 halothane vaporisers Vapor 19.3(TM) (
Drager) which delivered a much higher concentration of agent than indicated
on the dial. This inaccuracy was linked to a major corrosion of the inner
layers of the vaporiser, with a deposit of zinc bromide and chloride in the
bypass channel. The main cause for this dysfunction was the absence of an
adequate maintenance of the vaporisers since their purchase 3 years before.
(C) 1998 Elsevier, Paris.