Key result
Veterinary anaesthetic machines and breathing circuits show a 91% malfunction rate, driven primarily by leaks.
Population
64 anaesthetic machines and 89 breathing circuits in New Zealand veterinary practices
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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High malfunction rates in veterinary anaesthetic equipment signal need for checks; hypothesis-generating for maintenance impact, requiring prospective study.
Cross-Sectional (n=153)
Yes
A high rate of malfunctions in veterinary anaesthetic equipment in New Zealand highlights the need for regular servicing and maintenance.
Scuffham et al. (1995) conducted a cross-sectional in Veterinary anaesthetic equipment (n=153). Anaesthetic equipment was evaluated on Malfunctions in anaesthetic machines and breathing circuits. Overall, 91% of surveyed anaesthetic machines and breathing circuits in New Zealand veterinary practices showed malfunctions, including leaks in low pressure systems (30%) and breathing circuits (76%).
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