Anaesthesia equipment for resource-poor environments.
The design of anaesthesia equipment for use in hospitals in the developing world must take into account the local conditions, particularly whether reliable supplies of compressed oxygen and electricity are available. Designs should ensure that maintenance is feasible locally. International standards should encourage the design of suitable equipment to ensure safe anaesthesia for patients worldwide.
McCormick
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Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust, Devon EX2 5DW, UK. brucemcc@doctors.org.uk
Eltringham
R J
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D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation / Q000295:instrumentation; D000776:Anesthesiology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D007391:International Cooperation; D008507:Medically Underserved Area; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative / Q000295:instrumentation; D010100:Oxygen / Q000008:administration & dosage
D010100:Oxygen