The GE Datex-Ohmeda Avance is a highly advanced anesthesia machine widely used in operating rooms for delivering anesthesia and monitoring patients during surgery. Here’s an overview of its features:

Key Features:

1. Integrated Anesthesia Delivery and Ventilation:

   • Precision ventilation modes: It supports various ventilation modes such as Volume Control, Pressure Control, Pressure Support, Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV), and more. This makes it adaptable to different patient conditions, from pediatric to adult.
   • Low flow anesthesia: The machine is designed to work efficiently with low fresh gas flows, minimizing the use of anesthetic agents, which can reduce costs and environmental impact.

2. User-Friendly Interface:

   • Touchscreen display: A large, intuitive touchscreen interface simplifies operation, allowing the anesthesiologist to easily adjust settings and monitor patient parameters.
   • Customizable settings: The machine offers customizable settings, which help healthcare professionals tailor the machine’s use according to specific procedural needs.

3. Advanced Monitoring:

   • Integrated monitoring capabilities: The machine integrates various patient monitoring systems, including gas monitoring (e.g., O₂, CO₂, N₂O), anesthetic agent monitoring, and respiratory mechanics monitoring.
   • Alarms and safety systems: It is equipped with multiple alarm systems and backup safety features to ensure patient safety in case of abnormal events, such as oxygen deficiency or high airway pressures.

4. Modular Design:

   • Expandable system: The Avance can be configured and expanded with additional modules based on clinical requirements, such as cardiovascular monitoring or integrated data recording for better case documentation.
   • Compact footprint: It is designed to save space in the operating room while still offering robust functionality.

5. Agent Delivery:

   • Vaporizers: The system is compatible with various vaporizer units for the administration of anesthetic agents like Isoflurane, Sevoflurane, and Desflurane. The vaporizers are easy to install and remove for cleaning or replacement.
   • Electronic gas mixer: The precise control over gas mixtures helps optimize anesthetic agent delivery, ensuring patient safety and reducing waste.

Safety and Efficiency:

• Backup systems: The machine features battery backup to ensure it continues functioning during power outages, and a mechanical ventilator mode is available in case of electronic failure.
• Low leakage and gas conservation: It is designed to minimize anesthetic agent leakage and optimize gas usage, thus reducing costs and environmental impact.

Applications:

The Datex-Ohmeda Avance is suitable for:

• General anesthesia cases
• Pediatric and adult surgeries
• Complex surgeries requiring advanced ventilation and monitoring capabilities

This machine is trusted for its robust performance and reliability in providing anesthesia care, making it a staple in many operating rooms worldwide.