title: Mass spectrometer failure: an unusual cause.
abstract: A potentially serious problem is inherent in the current design of the mass spectrometer multiplex system. In spite of the filter on the sampling tube, foreign material can be aspirated into this tube, causing malfunction of the system. Prevention of this problem is discussed, and precautions are given.
authors: Department of Anesthesia, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
authors: C A
authors: CA
authors: Munshi
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Bardeen-Henschel
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004868:Equipment Failure; D006801:Humans; D013058:Mass Spectrometry / Q000295:instrumentation*