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- November 13, 2025 - 2 min read
The central guideline for choosing an anesthetic reservoir bag is that its capacity must be at least six times the patient's tidal volume (VT). The easiest formula is: (Patient Weight kg x 10 ml/kg x 6)...
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- November 13, 2025 - 1 min read
The Mini-Lack is a safer, more economical alternative to the Modified Ayres T Piece for spontaneously breathing small animals. Its key safety feature is a remote, low-resistance exhaust valve, which prevents...
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- November 13, 2025 - 2 min read
Purchasing a ventilator requires assessing patient needs, staff training, and the ventilator type. IPPV is used for hypercapnia (ETCO2>60 mmHg) or hypoxaemia (SpO2<90%). Mechanical ventilation is...
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- November 13, 2025 - 4 min read
Burtons' UK-made anaesthesia machines, like the Adaptable, Adaptable2, and Rail/Wall Mounted systems, are built for versatility and hygiene. Key features include an emergency O₂ flush, concentrator...
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- November 13, 2025 - 1 min read
In this video we'll show you how to leak test the anaesthetic machine and common breathing systems you have in practice. If there are any cracks or leaks in the pipelines, connections, tubing, or reservoir...

