title: Anesthesia systems.
abstract: We evaluated 5 anesthesia systems from 3 manufacturers. All systems can safely deliver general anesthesia and are rated Acceptable. Because selection factors vary among hospitals, no unit is ranked higher than another. Purchasing decisions should be based on design, the method of monitor integration, the type of breathing system used, cost, and staff preferences and practice.
mesh_terms: D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards; D004282:Documentation; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007256:Information Systems; D013673:Technology Assessment, Biomedical; D012122:Ventilators, Mechanical / Q000592:standards*