Coaxial Anesthesia Circuits

“Tube-within-a-tube” design eliminates twisting between the inspiratory and expiratory limbs

All connectors meet ISO 5356-1 standards

100% leak inspected at production

Breathing bags are not made with natural rubber latex

Customization with options that include BV Filter, HMEF, Breathing bag, Gas sampling line, Anaesthesia mask

Coaxial anaesthesia circuits are specialized breathing circuits used in anaesthesia and critical care to deliver gases, including anaesthetic agents and oxygen, to patients while maintaining a clear and controlled airway. These circuits feature a unique design that enhances their functionality and efficiency. Here’s a brief description of coaxial anaesthesia circuits:

1. Tubing Design: Coaxial anaesthesia circuits are characterized by a concentric or layered tubing design. They consist of an inner tube (inner limb) and an outer tube (outer limb) that surround the inner tube. This coaxial configuration allows for specific advantages.

2. Efficiency and Compact Design: The coaxial arrangement optimizes the use of space, making these circuits more compact than traditional corrugated circuits. This compact design is advantageous in crowded operating rooms and critical care settings.

3. Functionality: Coaxial circuits perform the essential function of delivering gases from the anaesthesia machine or ventilator to the patient’s airway and carrying exhaled gases away from the patient. The inner tube delivers fresh gases, including oxygen and anaesthetic agents, to the patient, while the outer tube transports exhaled gases.

4. Minimal Dead Space: Coaxial circuits are designed to minimize dead space, which is the portion of the breathing circuit where gases can accumulate without contributing to the patient’s ventilation. This reduces the risk of rebreathing exhaled carbon dioxide and improves the efficiency of gas exchange.

5. Improved Heat and Moisture Preservation: The coaxial design helps to conserve heat and moisture in the gases delivered to the patient, reducing the risk of airway drying. Some coaxial circuits incorporate additional features to enhance humidification.

6. Safety Features: Like other breathing circuits, coaxial circuits include safety features such as unidirectional valves to ensure that gases flow in the correct direction and prevent contamination.

7. Disposable and Reusable: Coaxial anaesthesia circuits can be found in both disposable and reusable variants, offering flexibility in terms of infection control practices and cost management.

Coaxial anaesthesia circuits are favoured for their efficiency, reduced dead space, and ability to preserve humidity, making them suitable for various anaesthesia and critical care applications. The specific design and features may vary depending on the manufacturer and clinical requirements.

 

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