AGS - Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging
The Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging
(AGS) system is an active system which
removes anaesthetic gas mixtures from
operating rooms and any other areas
fitted with nitrous oxide terminal units.
The removal at source thus eliminates
the possible long term health hazards
to exposed medical staff. By virtue of
its design, the active disposal system
can produce high levels of capture
simply by connecting the terminal unit
to the anaesthetic breathing circuit via
a receiver unit, thereby removing the
majority of “pollution” at source.
The AGS system is fully compatible
with any AGS receiver unit.
BeaconMedæs terminal units
incorporate an adjustable orifice, which
enables the flow rate to be adjusted in
line with any standard including BS
6834, EN 740 and EN ISO 7396-2
high-flow flow and low-flow systems.
The AGS system is activated by remote
switches that can be installed at any
convenient location either in or close
by the operating and anaesthetic room.
Key Benefits
● Ensures a safe working environment
for medical staff - ensuring
compliance with the most stringent
occupational exposure standards
● Inherently safe system without the
risks of venturi systems that waste
your essential medical air supply
● Robust pumps that are factory
pre-piped, wired and tested for
assured reliability
AGS Standards Duplex Systems
Improvements in anaesthesia The chart and table below compare Where planned preventative
workstation designs have led to the three main standards in use for maintenance or a breakdown
reduced flows of gas being used, and anaesthetic gas scavenging systems. of a blower could interrupt the
hence less potential gas ‘spillage’ BeaconMedaes AGS systems are easily smooth running of the operating
during induction and maintenance adjusted to provide performance to department, a duplex system is
of anaesthesia. Over the years, AGS match any of the three. strongly recommended. In the event
system design standards have evolved of a blower malfunction, the stand-by
to take account of this, but anaesthesia It is increasingly common to use a unit is automatically brought on line,
workstations in use today range centralised AGS system in dental ensuring the AGS system continues
anywhere from a few days old to a few applications. Dental AGS systems are to provide protection for medical
decades of service. This means that generally different and do not require staff, and that operations do not have
lower flow systems are not practical in the AGS receiver unit (commonly to be delayed or cancelled.
all applications. known as an ‘air brake’), which is
necessary for anaesthesia during Please contact your local
HTM 02-01 provides guidance on the surgical procedures. A dental AGS representative for applications and
selection of an appropriate standard system is normally required to provide design support, and advice on
for system flows based in a number of a continuous flow of around 45 equipment selection.
practical scenarios. l/min to ensure the safe and efficient
collection of waste gases.
AGS System Standard Flow Rates
130
dP Flow
Standard
(kPa) (l/min)
1 130 max.
80 BS 6834
4 80 min.
Flow (l/min)
EN ISO 7396-2 1 80 max.
- High Flow 2 50 min.
BS 6834
EN ISO 7396-2 1 50 max.
50 EN ISO 7396-2 - High Flow
- Low Flow 2 25 min.
EN ISO 7396-2 - Low Flow
25
0
0 1 2 4
Pressure Drop due to Resistance to Flow (kPa)
BeaconMedæs
A Company within the Atlas Copco Group AGS
Tel: +44 (0) 1246 474 242 Anaesthetic Gas Scavenging
Telford Crescent, Fax: +44 (0) 1246 472 982
Staveley, Derbyshire E-mail: [email protected]
S43 3PF, England Web: www.medaes.com
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