Anaesthetic machine query - APL vlave

RE: Anaesthetic machine query - APL vlave

Vicky Ford-Fennah — Mon, 15 May 2017 20:33:39 GMT

Hi Colette,

So firstly, do not put any lubricant near any part of an anaesthetic machine. You are at high risk of causing an explosion.

Secondly, I'm slightly confused about your description of the part that is sticking and exactly where it is. Anaesthetic machines (without an associated breathing system) don't have and APL value, there is a pressure relief valve on the back bar on some machines but this is not adjustable. So is this APL valve part of a circle or breathing system that is attached to the anaesthetic machine. It does sound like you would be best off getting an engineer out who qualified to service anaesthetic machines.

Hope that is helpful

Vicky Ford-Fennah

BSc(Hons) RVN VTS(anesthesia/analgesia) A1 VPAC

Nurse/Technician representative Association of Veterinary Anaesthetists

RE: Anaesthetic machine query - APL vlave

colette fitzpatrick — Mon, 15 May 2017 20:25:56 GMT

That's what I thought! Thanks !

RE: Anaesthetic machine query - APL vlave

Jamie RVN — Mon, 15 May 2017 18:38:44 GMT

I agree, just don't mess with it and get it looked at. And definitely do not use WD40 as that certainly will react with the O2 and cause an explosion, so I've been told!

RE: Anaesthetic machine query - APL vlave

apache — Mon, 15 May 2017 15:06:33 GMT

Don't mess, replace it.

Oil and oxygen don't mix.