c556c467_egal__Cleaning___Sterilization_Pre_Anesthesia_Checklist_2008_Rationale
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Perform the entire checklist daily. Repeat the following items before each case: 2: Verify patient suction is adequate to clear the airway 4: Verify availability of required monitors, including alarms. 7: Verify that vaporizers are adequately filled and if applicable that the filler ports are tightly closed. 11: Verify carbon dioxide absorbent is not exhausted 12: Breathing system pressure and leak testing. 13: Verify that gas flows properly through the breathing circuit during both inspiration and exhalation. 14: Document completion of checkout procedures. 15: Confirm ventilator settings and evaluate readiness to deliver anesthesia care. (ANESTHESIA TIME OUT)
Anesthesia Gas Machine- Machine checklist, Medicolegal, Cleaning & Sterilization
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