An anesthetic machine designed for use in the sometimes extremely difficult environments of emerging countries. Most modern anesthetic machines are complicated, sophisticated and expensive items of equipment, which are designed for use by specialist anesthetists and require the support of a high level of maintenance and servicing by trained engineers. They are also totally dependent on supplies of both compressed gases and electricity.
In order to provide safe anesthesia in such circumstances it is necessary to have equipment, which is specifically designed to overcome these difficulties. This equipment has to be inexpensive, robust, reliable, easy to understand and operate, economical to run and require minimal servicing. Most important of all, it must be possible for it to function even if either or both the electricity or oxygen supplies fail.
Diamedica is the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of the Glostavent Anesthesia System worldwide.
SAFE - The Glostavent will continue to function without interruption even if oxygen/ electricity supplies fail. - The drawover vaporizer system does not use nitrous oxide or soda lime and accidental delivery of a hypoxic mixture is impossible. - The Glostavent is robust and able to withstand extremes of temperature and humidity, making it suitable for use in the most challenging of environments. - The Glostavent is in use in more than 16 countries worldwide and has also been used at the Royal Gloucester Hospital by Dr Roger Eltringham on over 1000 successful operations to date.
ECONOMICAL - Less than half the purchase price of conventional flow anesthetic machines. - Very low running costs.?The total cost of maintaining general anesthesia for 1 hour, based on UK prices, is approximately ?1.34 ($2.50 @1.82). - Minimal maintenance costs. Servicing can be carried out by locally trained technicians.
VERSATILE - The Glostavent can be used with most common anesthetic agents. - Suitable both as an anesthetic machine for spontaneous breathing or ventilated patients or as a ventilator in a recovery room or Intensive Care Unit. - Suitable for both adult and pediatric care. - The Glostavent can be customized to meet the specific needs of the purchase.
SUPPORTED - The Glostavent is easy to understand and operate and Diamedica offers training in its use and maintenance. - Diamedica offers ongoing support to all users of their equipment.
Glostavent Anesthesia System 
An anesthetic machine designed for use in the sometimes extremely difficult environments of emerging countries. Most modern anesthetic machines are complicated, sophisticated and expensive items of equipment, which are designed for use by specialist anesthetists and require the support of a high level of maintenance and servicing by trained engineers. They are also totally dependent on supplies of both compressed gases and electricity.