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Revision as of 11:05, 16 July 2012
Problem being addressed
In remote locations, emergency situations and in the aftermath of disasters, medical facilities may be limited or virtually non-existent. Emergency surgical procedures requiring anaesthesia may be necessary in these situations, where power supplies and medical gases are absent or unreliable.
Detailed description of the solution
The Diamedica Portable Anaesthesia (DPA) Series provides a complete inhalation anaesthesia system in a case, suitable to carry as aircraft hand luggage and robust enough for any field, emergency or remote situation. Designed for field use the DPA series requires no electrical supply or compressed gases to function. It uses ambient air as a carrier gas, although supplementary oxygen can be used if available. Built to withstand extremes of temperature and humidity. Contained in a shockproof, waterproof Peli case. Quick and easy to set up and pack away.
Designed by
Diamedica (UK) Ltd, Grange Hill Industrial Estate, Bratton Fleming, Devon EX31 4UH, United Kingdom
When and where it was tested/implemented
In use in over 20 countries worldwide, mainly low-income countries, and utilised by emergency humanitarian relief charities.
References
Peer-reviewed publication
- [1]Anaesthesia Intensive Care, 2010, Vo1 38; 1085-1089. The Portable Glostavent ; a new anaesthetic machine for use in difficult situations. R.Tully, R. Eltringham, I.A.Walker, A.J.Bartlett.
World Anaesthesia Newsletter. 2010, Vol 12, No 1. p 27-8 The Diamedica Portable Anaesthetic Machine. Clinical use in Rwanda/Uganda. Isabeau Walker.
Other internally generated reports
The Portable Glostavent - access to safe anaesthesia in remote areas. R.Eltringham & R.Neighbour, Appropriate Healthcare Technologies 2010 http://www.diamedica.co.uk/english/documents/portable-glostavent.pdf