The mobile anesthesia unit (MAU), consisting of a portable anesthesia machine and monitoring system, provides a viable alternative to providing anesthesia in certain situations where a traditional, bulky anesthesia machine is not feasible.
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Potential uses include:
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- MRI scanners (up to 5 Gauss) 🧲 - Under-resourced or underserved areas
- Dental clinics 😬
- Other office - based settings, including dermatology & plastic surgery centers.
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Check out #factfriday tomorrow for a tutorial, where we will discuss the components of the unit, and talk about schematics for spontaneous versus assisted ventilation.

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