The Malawi anaesthetic machine. Experience with a new type of anaesthetic apparatus for developing countries.
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One year's experience with a new type of oxygen concentrator and anaesthetic machine, designed for anaesthesia in developing countries, is presented. The apparatus, its performance and problems are described and the author's suggested modifications to improve the original design are outlined. The apparatus, with these changes, represents a significant advance in oxygen availability for hospitals in developing countries as well as improving the anaesthetic capabilities.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Anaesthesia
دوره 44 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1989