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Pop-off Occlusion Valves
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Dr. Bob Stein |
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| Pop-off occlusion valves can be a real life saver -
literally. It is not uncommon to see discussions of serious adverse events
including fatal outcomes from barotrauma caused by pop-off valves that
were inadvertently left in the closed position. These occlusion valves
attach to the exhaust tubing of the anesthetic machine's pop-off valve.
When the button is pressed gas flow through the valve is blocked allowing
for positive pressure ventilation of the patient. When released the spring
loaded value immediate opens allowing for free gas flow. The valve may
require an adaptor to securely mount on the pop-off valve tubing and may
require an adaptor to connect securely to the scavenging system. The
Surgivet brand valve (V7309) normally costs about $50.00 USD. |
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KEY OCCLUSION VALVE CHARACTERISTICS
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Dramatic
reduction in barotrauma risk to the patient
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Increases
the ease of intermittent positive pressure ventilation significantly
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Minimal
expense
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Could save
your next patient's life
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For purchasing information see: http://www.surgivet.com/contact.html
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Catalog information: http://www.surgivet.com/catalog/catalog17.html
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