Overview - GE Datex-Ohmeda Aisys Carestation Reference Manual

1.3 Overview

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The Aisys Carestation for anesthesia is a scalable, flexible, and functionally
integrated system, featuring advanced design ventilation, respiratory
monitoring, and breathing system.
Module bays allow for the integration of Datex-Ohmeda patient monitors.
Optionally, the open architecture design supports mounting of non-Datex
Ohmeda patient monitors, record keeping, and connections to the hospital
information system.
Aisys Carestation uses SmartVent ventilation technology offering Volume
Control Ventilation with tidal volume compensation, Pressure Control
Ventilation, and electronic PEEP. It also features optional Pressure Support
Ventilation with an Apnea Backup (PSVPro) that is used for spontaneously
breathing patients, Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation (SIMV),
Pressure control ventilation-volume guarantee (PCV-VG), and VCV cardiac
bypass.
The Aisys Carestation is not suitable for use in a MRI environment.
Note Configurations available for this product depend on local market and
standards requirements. Illustrations in this manual may not represent all
configurations of the product.
Figure 1-1 • Aisys Carestation
1 Introduction
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