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Intraoperative failure of a Fluotec Mark II vapourizer
Canadian Anaesthetists' Society Journal
|November 1, 1984
Summary
A Fluotec Mark II vaporizer malfunctioned during surgery due to a broken circlip, bypassing anesthetic gas. This led to dangerously low halothane levels, risking patient awareness and hemodynamic instability.
Area of Science:
- Anesthesiology
- Medical Device Engineering
- Patient Safety
Background:
- Vaporizers are critical for accurate anesthetic delivery.
- Device malfunctions can lead to critical patient outcomes.
- The Fluotec Mark II is a commonly used anesthetic vaporizer.