Drager Narkomed 3 Repair

With financial support from the West German corporation, Dräger, engineer Peter J. Schreiber and two partners established North American Dräger (NAD) in 1968 in rural Telford, Pennsylvania. Schreiber designed anesthesia equipment for Dräger before to coming to the United States in 1966. In addition to selling Dräger equipment, NAD's initial offerings were veterinary anesthetic devices. The Narkomed anesthetic System (later known as the Narkomed 1), the first of NAD's own range of anesthetic devices for human patients, was released in 1972.

In 1986, the Narkomed 3 was released. It improved upon the Narkomed 2A's alarm system. Additionally, it has two cathode ray tube screens that, when combined, could display numerical and graphic data from temperature, blood pressure, oxygenation, respiration, and gas concentration monitors.

While there are no recalls for this model, there have been recalls for other Drager products, such as: Seattle PAP Plus and breathing circuit/anesthesia kits due to loose or detached components that can restrict breathing support (Class I recall), and Carina Sub-Acute Care Ventilators due to contaminants in the airpath, exceeding acceptable levels for pediatric patients (Class I recall).

Features:

• Up to Three Optional Vaporizers
• AVE Electronic ventilator
• Absorber and scavenger
• Oxygen analyzer
• Breathing pressure monitor
• Respiratory volume
• Centralized alarm and data
• Oxygen ratio controller
• Pressure limit controller
• AVE Ventilator
• CO2, NIBP, and SPO2 monitoring

Gas Delivery System Information

• Standard Gases: Nitrous oxide (N2O) and oxygen (O2) can be delivered using the Narkomed 3's pneumatic circuitry. For reserve gas cylinders with flush-type valves, it contains at least one oxygen and one nitrous oxide yoke. A cylinder of the wrong type cannot be connected thanks to the Pin Index Safety System.
• Option Gases: The Narkomed 3 can be outfitted with up to two other gases in addition to oxygen and nitrous oxide. The extra gas could be carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen (N2), helium (He), or air. Diameter Indexed Safety System (DISS) pipeline connections, pin-indexed cylinders and yokes, or both systems, if chosen, can be used to supply the extra gas to the anesthesia system.
• Color Coding: Every valve, flowmeter, gauge, and connection is labeled with the corresponding gas's color code.

A sturdy anesthesia delivery device, the Narkomed 3 is easily recognized by its rectangular body and is usually wheeled for convenient mobility in medical environments. It has several compartments, dials, and monitors on its front panel, giving it a dense, well-organized appearance. It measures around 68 inches tall by 25 inches wide.

The Narkomed 3 stands out from other versions thanks to its integrated digital and manual controls, as well as the unique placement of its vaporizers, flow meters, and breathing circuit. Color-coded knobs and gauges on its control panel, which are often black or gray, help users navigate its features.

The model number is typically found close to the upper right corner of the device's control panel. The Narkomed 3 is instantly recognizable by sight and touch due to its analog-centric design and obvious mechanical components, in contrast to other more recent models that might have complex digital interfaces. Among anesthesia equipment, this model is known for its dependability and easy-to-use design. It is often offered in a traditional hospital grey color or a bright blue.

Weight: 400 lb approximately

Max Dimensions: 40 x 68 x 25 in (1 x h x w)

Top shelf: 32 x 15 in (L x W)

Table top: Area: 271 in sq

Links:

• Wood Library Museum of Anesthesiology
• inCav Medical & Laboratory
• Triumph Medical Services, LLC
• Ardus Medical, Inc

NARKOMED 3 ANESTHESIA SYSTEM