Background
The Omnicell Anesthesia is a prototype cart that was released in 1992. The prototype system was created for stock regulation. The cart offers the medical team quick access to controlled substances. The cart controls the patient's data, supplies, and billing information. The machine provides fingerprint access, a breakaway bar for emergency medication access, and spacious storage to avoid stockouts. The monitor provides access to the patient list and unlocks all the drawers except for the controlled substance drawer. The cart has single-deep, double-deep, or triple-deep drawers in one unit. When the medication is released, the syringe label printer mechanically prints a color-coded label with a patient's name. The first and fourth work drawers contain essential medications accessible by the medical team. The color touch software screen offers access to medicines in the drawers. Controlled substances are stored in the drawers followed by a guiding light.
Omnicell Anesthesia often requires Omnicell's technological support to fix minor issues. In case of system failure or a power outage, the cart requires using a breakaway bar to access the controlled medications. The current Omnicell Anesthesia offers increased security to controlled medications. The syringe label ensures the patient's safety by labeling the correct medication under the patient's name to reduce failure modes. Omnicell Anesthesia offers quick access to pharmacy supplies inventory, which saves time and effort for the medical team.
Identification
The Omnicell Anesthesia looks like a tall medical cart with many drawers and comes in white and gray colors. The drawers allow the medical team to access the correct medication. A user ID and the model number can help to tell the device apart from similar models. The back of the cart has the physical location of the model number. Omnicell Anesthesia has dispensing cabinets for safe and quick access to medications. The external return bin is located on the left lower side. Tilt bins are located above the tray to store supplies. In times of emergency, a red breakaway bar provides access to non-controlled medications. The Omnicell logo above the top drawer can help users identify the device.
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions: 63.5" H × 50" W × 30" D.
- Weight: 540 lb.
- 64" W with the interface arm.
- The external return bin adds 6.6" in width.
- The fold-out shelf adds 15" in width.
- Trash or sharps add 7" in width.
Work Surface Height: 38 in.
Screen Size: 12.1 color touch.
Drawer Configuration:
- Six bins.
- 2 single drawers.
- Automated dispensing drawers.
- 12-bin lid drawer.
- 2 Single drawers.
- 2 Double drawers.
- 1 Triple drawer.
- External bin.
- Scanner.
- Fold-out shelf.
- Emergency panel.
Source: Anesthesia Workstation Specifications.
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