| HOW TO GET HELP 2 | |
|---|---|
| GENERAL DESCRIPTION | |
| OF THE UNIVERSAL ANAESTHESIA MACHINE® | 2 |
| DEFINITION OF STATEMENTS 2 | |
| SPECIFICATIONS | 3-4 |
| COMPONENTS OF THE UAM® | 5-9 |
| CHECKLISTS | 10 |
| Prior To Every Operating Session | 10 |
| Prior To Every Patient Case | 11 |
| Following Every Patient Case | 11 |
| Following Every Operating Session | 11 |
| USING THE CONTROL SCREEN | 11 |
| Calibrating The Oxygen Monitor | 11 |
| Calibrating The Apnoea Alarm Sensor | 12 |
| Setting The Oxygen Alarms | 12 |
| Setting The Apnoea Alarm On Or Off | 12 |
| FILLING THE VAPORIZER | 13 |
| USING THE UAM | 13 |
| Balancing Gas Supply And Patient Demand | 13-14 |
| Using The Bellows | 15 |
| Using The Oxygen Concentrator | 15 |
| Using An Attached Oxygen Cylinder | 16 |
| Using A Pipeline Connector | 16 |
| Using The Emergency Oxygen Inlet | 16 |
| Using Nitrous Oxide | 16 |
| Using An Ayre's T-Piece (ATP) | 17 |
| Using The UAM To Provide Oxygen For An Awake Patient | 18 |
| PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE | 19 |
| Cleaning The Halothane Vaporiser | 19 |
| Replacing The Oxygen Sensor | 19 |
| Replacing The Oxygen Concentrator Filter | 20 |
| Cleaning The Breathing Circuit | 20-22 |
| APPENDIX ONE: BREATHING CIRCUIT DIAGRAM | 23 |
Table Caption: This table of contents outlines the key sections and subsections of a manual for the Universal Anaesthesia Machine (UAM), covering its description, components, operation, maintenance, and safety features. It provides a structured guide to understanding and using the UAM effectively.
HOW TO GET HELP
EMAIL:
WEB:
www.gradianhealth.org
PHONE:
+1.212.537.0340
ADDRESS: Gradian Health Systems, 160 Fifth Avenue, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10010, USA
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSAL ANAESTHESIA MACHINE®
The UAM ® combines elements from both continuous flow and draw-over designs to provide a workstation that delivers controlled anaesthesia in all hospital settings. Oxygen can be provided from a variety of sources, and if none of those sources is available the machine will automatically draw in room air without the need for the user to change settings. The vaporizer provides calibrated delivery of anaesthetic agent and the manual bellows ensures that safe assisted respiration can continue without requiring a high pressure gas source.
The system has been designed to accept standard anaesthesia accessories such as the breathing circuit, oxygen sensor, and standard connectors for the oxygen and nitrous oxide supplies. The UAM is also designed for simple field service. Most components can be removed with standard tools and a replacement part installed by local technicians without removing the workstation from the hospital.
The UAM carries the CE Mark, having passed through EU regulatory inspections. It is manufactured in an ISO-certified factory in England. It is used in a wide variety of hospitals, from internationally recognized academic centers to resource-constrained district hospitals.
DEFINITION OF STATEMENTS
The following terminology and statements are important for the operator to understand before consulting the user's manual for the UAM:
WARNING: Indicate a possibility of injury to the operator or others.
CAUTION: Indicate a possibility of
