Background
Between the years 1993 to 1999, the Dräger Narkomed 2C was produced. The Narkomed 1 was first introduced in 1972, engineered by Peter J. Schreiber. Newer models followed, bringing us the manufacturing of the Dräger Narkomed 2C.
The Dräger Narkomed 2C is an anesthesia system with continuous flow. It allows for delivering gases and anesthetic vapor in a mixture. The device has numerous components. The major features include a sphygmomanometer to monitor blood pressure, an electronic ventilator, a backup battery, an oxygen ratio controller, and a double-canister absorber. It also can deliver liquid anesthetics from vaporizers. Cylinders and pipelines allow for gas supply. It allows for both air and carbon dioxide delivery optionally. However, all Dräger Narkomed 2C machines are equipped with nitrous oxide and oxygen.
Featuring a mounted screen monitor. The Dräger Narkomed 2C consists of a single monitor that collects and displays breathing pressure, respiratory volume information, and oxygen concentration. It was available in a ceiling-mounted version as well which allowed for accessibility.
Sources:
Dräger Narkomed 2C User Manual
Identification
The product has the shape of a rectangular box with wheels for easy movement. The serial number plate can be found rear of the vaporizer. This product contains different symbols such as “caution” and “warning”, these can be found in the back of the Dräger Narkomed 2c. Other symbols that are used to identify the functionality of each product can also be found in different locations. Symbols for products such as oxygen concentration, breathing pressure, breathing volume, and audible alarm disabler. There is color coding found in this design for the appropriate types of gases on this product.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
Height: 40 in
Width: 68 in
Depth: 25 in
Weight: 400 lbs
Top Shelf Dimensions: 32 x 15 in
Environmental
Storage Temperature: -4 to 140°F
Operating Temperature: 50 to 104°F
Electrical
Leakage Current: ≤ 100 microamps
Equipment Class: IEC 601 Class 1, Type B
Backup Battery
Charging Time: ≤ 16 hours
Type: Sealed lead-acid, maintenance-free
Oxygen Monitoring
Range: 0–100 vol% O2
Response Time: 25 sec (T90)
Resolution: 1 vol% O2
Breathing Pressure Monitoring
Numeric Display Range: -10–125 cmH2O
Resolution: 1 cmH2O
Respiratory Volume Monitoring
Minute Volume Display Range: 0.1–99.9 l
Resolution: 0.1 l
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Additional Information
Official Dräger Narkomed 2C Operator’s Instructions Manual