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f you're in the market for a new anesthesia machine, it's important to
maintain perspective — to remember that anesthesia providers who
spend the bulk of their time in outpatient settings aren't likely to be
dealing with arterial lines or central venous pressures. They're not anes-
thetizing neonates or patients with severe pulmonary issues. They don't
need the same level of sophistication you'd need in an intensive care unit. The
best way to invest in a machine that's ideally suited for same-day surgery is to
understand the differences between essential features and unnecessary bells
and whistles. Start by considering these 5 factors to ensure you get the right-
sized bang for your anesthesia-machine buck.
Thinking of Buying a New
Anesthesia Machine?
If features don't add value to patient care in the outpatient environment,
you can end up overspending. Paul Patane, MD, MBA, CPE | St. Louis, Mo.
• TECH SAVVY Newer anesthesia machines
should be able to communicate with EMRs,
quality assurance programs and billing systems.
Pamela
Bevelhymer,
RN,
BSN,
CNOR
