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Anaesthetic machine hazards.

J D Paull
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The anaesthetist is ultimately responsible for ensuring that the machine used for a particular anaesthetic is in a safe condition before the procedure is commenced. He can only do this if he understands how the machine operates, and has established for himself a checking procedure which will uncover potentially lethal faults in the apparatus. The importance of a systematic and thorough check cannot be overemphasized. Continuing monitoring of the machine and the patient during the anaesthetic is mandatory.

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J D Paull. 1977. Anaesthetic machine hazards.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/921621/

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