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THINKING OF BUYING ...
• New or refurbished? Every new anesthesia machine will include the
basic monitoring, agent analysis and ventilation capabilities that your anesthesia providers require. Alternatively, you can buy remanufactured machines at
significant discounts through manufacturers or pre-owned equipment dealers.
You'll want to make sure, however, that a refurbished model includes the
basics that practice standards demand and, depending on the equipment's age,
whether parts and support are still available from the original manufacturer or
must be ordered from an after-market supplier, which may raise patient safety
concerns. Either way, new or refurbished, it may be advisable to seek compatibility between the anesthesia machine and electronic records systems, PACU
monitors, blood pressure cuffs and other external equipment. OSM
Mr. Weiner (bweinercrna@verizon.net) is a certified registered nurse anesthetist and
clinical instructor in Tampa, Fla.
Dräger Medical
Fabius Tiro
www.draeger.us
(800) 4-DRAGER
Price range: $24,000 to $30,000, depending on configuration
FYI: Developed for use in facilities in which space is at a premium, Dräger's Fabius Tiro combines advanced ventilation
and gas delivery technologies with an ergonomic and compact design. The ability to add Dräger's high-performance
Infinity patient monitoring system, the open modular architecture and the software/hardware upgradeability ensure that
the workstation can meet current and future demands.
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