Scavenging is the collection and removal of vented anaesthetic gases from the OR. Scavenger and operating room ventilation efficiency are the two most important factors in reduction of waste anaesthetic gases (WAGs).
Amount of anaesthetic gas supplied usually far exceeds the amount necessary for the patient, OR pollution is decreased by scavenging
An effective scavenging system can reduce ambient concentration of waste gases by up to 90%.
The AGSS offered by Unissi complies with HTM 02-01, HTM2022 and either EN ISO 7396-2 or BS 6834. The AGS system shall be a dedicat¬ed, specifically designed active extraction and dispos¬al system for waste anaesthetic gas.
The AGS system use dedicated radial blowers in a simplex or duplex configuration. The AGS pump assemblies shall be skid mounted and included on the skid shall be the simplex or duplex pump(s), motor control unit(s) with starter/ isolator, moisture drain flask and flexible connector(s) to connect the plant to the pipeline. Each pump shall include an electric motor and directly coupled impel¬ler assembly. Impeller bearings in the pump(s) shall not require lubrication. The pump(s) shall be air cooled and rated for continuous operation.