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Archive > April, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 4

Harness the Precision and Power of Today's Anesthesia Machines

A rundown of the new features aimed at more efficient, economical and safer patient care.

Thomas Hamelin, CRNA

Anesthesia machines haven't changed much over the years in what they do: safely delivering oxygen, air and volatile anesthetics to the patient. However, they've changed in how they do their job. As we'll show you, today's new machines are information centers as well as advanced delivery and ventilation devices that let anesthesia providers do their jobs with more precision than ever before.

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