Alternative names
Pneumatic tester
Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Healthcare unit
GMDN related code(s)
42549
Anaesthesia gas flowmeter (A device intended to be used to measure and regulate the flow of medical gases [e.g., oxygen (O2), nitrous oxide (N2O), or air) from a gas supply to a patient during anaesthesia. The gases are usually mixed to the desired ratio by the operator using separate flowmeters for each gas; the mixed gases are delivered to the patient via a breathing circuit, but may be delivered singularly if desired. This device is typically mounted onto an anaesthesia unit, but may also be used independently (e.g., in a research laboratory setting).)
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WHO related resources
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Interagency list of priority medical devices for essential interventions for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health
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WHO List of Priority Medical Devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes
WHO List of Priority medical devices list for the COVID-19 response and associated technical specifications
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