If the time has come for you to purchase an anesthesia machine, you will have several options to consider, both in terms of brand name and cost to your practice. While it’s true that anesthesia machines have not changed much over the years in terms of basic structure, there are some things to know before you purchase one for your facility.
The Top Names in Anesthesia Equipment
When you begin your search for one or more anesthesia machines, you’ll quickly learn there are several brands to choose from. However, two brands stand above the rest: Drager and Ohmeda. Both brands of machine offer several benefits to those looking to add new technology.
Reasons to Choose a Drager or Ohmeda Anesthesia System
Safety is the top reason that Drager and Ohmeda anesthesia machines continue to be popular choices. For example, Ohmeda anesthesia machines have an alarm system which sends an audio and visual alert to clinicians.
Battery backup is a feature of both systems, allowing continuous function in the event of a power failure. On Drager systems, fresh gas decoupling allows for greater patient safety by preventing barotrauma and volutrauma, and also prevents the addition of FGFs to delivered tidal volume.
Another benefit of choosing either of these systems is the open architecture each possesses. You can integrate existing equipment and data management systems into both brands.
Data integration eliminates duplicate patient information, providing greater efficiency and better flow of information throughout your organization. Drager machines use LiquidOffice for data collection.
As well, both Drager and Ohmeda systems offer the ease of use that allows clinicians to focus on overall patient health during anesthesia. Some Ohmeda systems employ SmartVent, which allows the capabilities of ICU ventilators to be included in the anesthesia unit, eliminating the need to purchase a separate ventilator.
Your Purchasing Options
There are two options when purchasing an anesthesia system for your facility: new and refurbished. The option that is best for you will depend on your budget. Purchasing new equipment definitely has its advantages—one of the most prominent being the ability to offer patients state of the art care.
However, new equipment will only remain new for a certain time and, when it needs to be replaced, you will need to consider whether purchasing new once again is feasible. Refurbished anesthesia equipment, on the other hand, is a fraction of the cost of purchasing new.
As well, the rigorous testing that goes into refurbished machines provides you with an affordable way to offer the latest technology to new and existing patients, in addition to ensuring their safety.
Choosing the Right Company
Anesthesia Plus has been providing doctors, hospitals, and care centers with new and used medical equipment since 1990. Our refurbished equipment is diligently tested to ensure like-new operation.
We offer after-sales support and warranties for all of the new and refurbished equipment we sell. To learn more about anesthesia equipment, or the patient monitors, defibrillators, scrub sinks, and other O.R. equipment we provide, call 1-800-887-8161.