Corrugate Anesthesia Circuits

Light weight and flexible tubing

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, Breathing bag, Gas sampling line, Anaesthesia mask

Corrugated anaesthesia circuits, also known as breathing circuits, are essential components of anaesthesia machines and ventilators used in healthcare settings. These circuits are designed to deliver anaesthetic gases, oxygen, and controlled ventilation to patients undergoing surgical procedures or other medical interventions. Here’s a brief description of corrugated anaesthesia circuits:

1. Tubing Design: Corrugated anaesthesia circuits feature tubing with a ribbed or corrugated exterior surface. This design provides flexibility and allows for easy positioning and manoeuvring during anaesthesia administration.

2. Functionality: The primary function of corrugated anaesthesia circuits is to transport gases between the anaesthesia machine or ventilator and the patient’s airway. They play a critical role in delivering the appropriate mixture of anaesthetic agents and oxygen, as well as removing exhaled carbon dioxide.

3. Components: These circuits typically include components such as a fresh gas inlet, gas mixing chamber, inspiratory limb, expiratory limb, and a patient interface (e.g., breathing mask or endotracheal tube). The inspiratory limb carries gases from the machine to the patient, while the expiratory limb carries exhaled gases away from the patient.

4. Safety Features: Corrugated anaesthesia circuits are equipped with safety features like unidirectional valves to ensure that gases flow in the correct direction, minimizing the risk of rebreathing exhaled carbon dioxide and contamination.

5. Flexibility: The corrugated tubing allows for easy adjustments and repositioning during surgery or anaesthesia procedures. It can accommodate variations in patient positioning and surgical access.

6. Disposable and Reusable: Anaesthesia circuits can be either disposable or reusable, depending on the healthcare facility’s protocols and infection control measures. Disposable circuits are discarded after a single use, while reusable circuits are cleaned and sterilized for multiple uses.

7. Humidification: Some anaesthesia circuits may include a humidification chamber to maintain proper moisture levels in the gases delivered to the patient, preventing airway drying.

Corrugated anaesthesia circuits are a vital part of modern anaesthesia delivery systems, ensuring that patients receive safe and effective anaesthesia while maintaining a clear and controlled airway throughout surgical procedures. Their design and configuration may vary depending on the specific requirements of the anaesthesia equipment and the type of patient interface used.

 

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