Anesthesia Machines and ICU Ventilation: Differences and Considerations
COVID-19: Important information for clinicians considering use of anesthesia machines for patient ventilation
This is in accordance with the U.S. FDA guidance published March 2020, stating they do not object to the use of anesthesia machines for patients requiring ventilation.
IMPORTANT: This document contains off-label information. This information is only being provided for consideration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regulatory authorities (e.g. U.S. FDA, Singapore HSA, Health Canada, TGA, EU Competent Authorities) have not cleared or approved these anesthesia devices as safe and effective for use as ICU ventilators. The use of these devices as ICU ventilators has not been verified or validated. Use of the devices in this manner is at the sole discretion and responsibility of the clinician or device owner and is done at his/her own (liability) risk.
“NOTE: The use of an anesthesia machine as an emergency ventilation device is considered an off-label use and not formally cleared or approved by any regulators. Such use could be subjected to further regulatory clearance and requirement.”
Refer to the APSF/ASA Guidance on Purposing Anesthesia Machines as ICU Ventilators for more information.
Find more information at ICU Ventilation User Resources to help manage your coronavirus patients
See our full line of GE Healthcare Anesthesia Delivery Systems here.Aisys™ CS2 and Aisys™ Carestation™ Anesthesia Machines: Training Resources
Watch these step-by-step videos so you can learn how to power on the anesthesia delivery system, perform a daily periop checkout, start a case, set up alarms, end a case, and clean the advanced breathing system (ABS).
Video: Aisys CS2 and Aisys Anesthesia Delivery Systems Quick Start Guide
Video: Advance Breathing System (ABS)- Disassembly, Cleaning, & Reassembly
Gain FREE access to online Aisys training modules when you follow these instructions.
Use these Training Guides to complement your online training experience.
Carestation™ 600 Series Anesthesia Machine: Training Resources
Watch this step-by-step video so you can learn how to power on the anesthesia delivery system, perform a daily periop checkout, start a case, set up alarms and end a case.
Carestation 600 Anesthesia Delivery System Quick Start Guide VideoWatch this video and learn how to remove, disassemble and clean the compact breathing system for the Carestation 600 Series anesthesia machine.
Gain FREE access to online Carestation 600 Series training modules when you follow these instructions.
Use this training guide to complement your online training experience.
Carestation 600 Series Anesthesia Delivery System Clinical Reference GuideAvance™ CS2 and Avance™ Carestation™ Anesthesia Machines: Training Resources
Watch these step-by-step videos so you can learn how to power on the anesthesia delivery system, perform a daily periop checkout, start a case, set up alarms, end a case, and clean the advanced breathing system (ABS).
Video: Avance CS2 and Avance Anesthesia Delivery System Quick Start Guide
Video: Advance Breathing System (ABS)- Disassembly, Cleaning, & ReassemblyGain FREE access to online Avance training modules when you follow these instructions.
Use these training guides to complement your online training experience.
Avance CS2 Anesthesia Delivery System Participant GuideAespire™ Anesthesia Machine: Training Resources
Download the Aespire Anesthesia Delivery System Participant Guide to help you:
- Understand the main components of the Aespire View
- Power up the Aespire View and recognize when battery power is active
- Perform a complete system checkout
- Access all ventilation modes available and change a setting for each mode
- Adjust individual alarm limits
- Activate the Cardiac Bypass mode
- Use the End Case key to minimize alarms between cases
Watch this video to learn how to disassemble, clean and reassemble the Aespire advanced breathing system.
Aestiva™ Carestation™ Anesthesia Machine: Training Resources
Watch this step-by-step video so you can learn how to power on the anesthesia delivery system, perform a daily periop checkout, start a case, set up alarms and end a case.
Aestiva Anesthesia Delivery System Quick Start Guide VideoLearn how to remove, disassemble and clean the breathing system for the Aestiva anesthesia machine by watching this video.
Anesthesia Machine Cleaning and Service
Help keep your anesthesia equipment clean and well maintained with these helpful resources. Know that we are here to help support your critical care efforts in perioperative and ICU environments.
GE Healthcare Anesthesia-Respiratory Cleaning Guidance
For more recommended cleaning procedures
visit www.cleaning.gehealthcare.comFor repairs and technical service support visit the GE Healthcare Service Shop.
Anesthesia Machine Accessories and Filters
Help keep yourself and your patients safe from infectious agents by using recommended accessories and filters specifically designed for use with your GE Healthcare anesthesia machine. Review these resources to understand the precautions needed when using these accessories.
Review specifications for Heat and Moisture Exchange Filters (HMEF) and filters for infectious agents.
(NOTE: HEPA filters not approved for sale in the USA.)
Download Water Trap Filtration in GE Healthcare Gas Monitoring Modules (COVID-19 Bulletin).To order more supplies and accessories visit the GE Healthcare Service Shop.
Professional Anesthesiology Society Resources
Stay in contact with experienced anesthesia colleagues and find current recommended guidelines on managing Coronavirus (COVID-19) patients when you visit these professional society resources.
APSF/ASA Guidance on Purposing Anesthesia Machines as ICU Ventilators
Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Townhall on Coronavirus
European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA)
American Society of Anesthesiologists Coronavirus Resources
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