Dräger TEC 6 Desflurane NAD Variant Repair

The history of anesthesia administration systems is deeply ingrained in the Drager TEC 6 Desflurane NAD Variant. Specifically designed for desflurane delivery, this device is a milestone in administering inhalation anesthetics and was developed by the well-known medical technology company Drager. The increasing demand for accurate and controlled anesthesia during surgical procedures is the historical backdrop of the Drager TEC 6. With a dedication to developing medical technology, Drager saw the need for a specific tool that could effectively handle desflurane, an inhalation anesthetic characterized by a quick onset and offset and a low blood-gas solubility.

With the introduction of the Drager TEC 6, anesthetic delivery underwent a paradigm change, providing medical personnel with a cutting-edge instrument to guarantee the best possible patient care and safety during surgery. Experts in anesthesiology, engineering, and medical technology most likely worked together to develop the device to solve the unique difficulties related to desflurane delivery.

The history of the Drager TEC 6 Desflurane NAD Variant was shaped by user input, clinical testing, and ongoing technological developments as it became more and more well-known in the medical world. The development of this apparatus is indicative of the ever-changing field of anesthetic management, where patient welfare, effectiveness, and precision are critical factors.

The history of anesthetic delivery systems, Drager's creation of the Drager TEC 6 Desflurane NAD Variant, and its function as a creative response to the difficulties in delivering desflurane during surgical procedures are all included in this overview of the device's background.

When identifying the Drager TEC 6 Desflurane NAD Variant. There is a central dial on top that selects the level of agent concentration from 1% to 18%. The front of the device has a filler port controller that regulates various monitoring devices, such as gas analyzers, pulse oximeters, and capnography. Following an indicator right beside it, the indicator is below the 240 ml refill mark. The power button can be found right in front of the dial used to adjust the concentration. Also has a drainage port from the bottom and when facing it has a power port to the bottom left.

• Basic device: 110mm x 250mm x 235mm
• weight: 9.5 kg

Flow Resistance: Less than 50 cm H2O at 5 liters/minute of O2 at 21 °C Less than 250 cm H20 at 15 liters/minute of O2 at 21 °C

Battery: Duracell MN 1604 or VARTA Energy 2000

Liquid Capacity: 390 ml nominal volume (indicated on level display) 240 ml refill capacity indicator nominal 60 ml reserve (not indicated on level display)

Operating temperature range: 18 °C to 30 °C (64 °F to 86°F)

Operating humidity range: 30% to 75% relative humidity (non-condensing)

Storage temperature range: -40 °C to 60 °C (-40 °F to 140°F)

Storage relative humidity range: 0% to 95% relative humidity at 40 °C (non-condensing)

Storage atmospheric pressure: 70.0 to 106.0 kPa

Voltage requirement: 100 to 120V AC 50/60 Hz or 220 to 240V AC 50/60 Hz

Power consumption: 250 VA nominal

Current input: Maximum current requirement is 2.0 A

Source: GE Tec 6 Plus Vaporizer Operation and Maintenance Manual.pdf

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TEC 6 Desflurane NAD Vaporizer Installation Manual