Where is a leak point detected by "the low flow leak test" of anesthetic machines?
Omija, K.; Tokumine, J.; Iha, H.; Uehara, M.; Nitta, K.; Okuda, Y.
Masui. Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology 46(10): 1385-1389
1997
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-4892 PMID: 9369057 Document Number: 484074
"The low flow leak test" is recommended for pre-anesthetic inspection of anesthetic machines. We carried out anesthesia compression tests as a standard. Even in that case, often the low flow leak test does not meet the standard. We investigated the point where there is a leak in the anesthetic machine. Observing the leak that fluctuates each time there is detachment or attachment of the canister, the primary cause of the leak is thought to be related to the canister. It is important to carry out an inspection of the canister if the low flow leak test does not meet the standard.