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38 First Line and Planned Maintenance Manual
Frontline Sirius®
There must be a system of implementing the routine checking of anaesthetic machines by
trained staff according to the checklist, together with the manufacturer’s instructions in every
environment where an anaesthetic is given. A record should be kept, with the anaesthetic
machine, that this has been done.
In addition, Trusts, Independent Hospitals, Service Hospitals and other organisations must
ensure that all machines are fully serviced at the regular intervals designated by the
manufacturer and that a service record is maintained. Since it is possible for errors to occur in
the reassembly of machines, it is essential to confirm that it is correctly configured for use after
servicing. The ‘first user’ check after servicing is therefore especially important and must be
recorded.
Faults may develop during anaesthesia which were either not present or not apparent on the
preoperative equipment check. This may include pipeline failure, electrical failure, circuit
disconnections etc. In the event of any mishap it should not be presumed that the equipment is
in the same state as when checked before the start of the case.
The checking procedure described in this publication is reproduced in an abbreviated form as a
laminated sheet entitled “Checklist for Anaesthetic Equipment 2003”. This laminated sheet
should be attached to each anaesthetic machine and used to assist in the routine checking of
anaesthetic equipment.
2.8.1 PROCEDURES
The following checks should be carried out at the beginning of each operating theatre session.
In addition, specific checks should be carried out for each new patient during a session on any
alteration or addition to the breathing system, monitoring or ancillary equipment.
Implementation of these checks is the responsibility of the anaesthetist, who must be
satisfied that they have been carried out correctly. In the event of a change of anaesthetist
during an operating session the checked status of the anaesthetic equipment must be agreed.
Before using any anaesthetic equipment, ventilator, breathing system or monitor, it is essential
to be fully familiar with it. Many of the new anaesthetic ‘workstations’ are complex pieces of
machinery. It is essential that anaesthetists have a full and formal induction on any machines
they may use. A short ‘run-through’ prior to an operating session is not appropriate.
2. User Pre Use Testing