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COVID-19 resources: Equipment & tech

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Use of anaesthesia machines as long term ICU ventilators

With the potential need to look after ICU patients in operating theatres has come the question of using anaesthesia machines to ventilate patients long-term. There are significant issues with this, but a number of manufacturers are offering advice about “off label” use of their machines for such a purpose.

Global development: COVID-19

ANZCA acknowledges the traditional custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present, and emerging.

ANZCA acknowledges and respects Māori as the Tangata Whenua of Aotearoa and is committed to upholding the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, fostering the college’s relationship with Māori, supporting Māori fellows and trainees, and striving to improve the health of Māori.