ISSN: 2577-4301
Authors: Sandeep L* and Bhagya Rajan J
The anaesthesia workstation is always thoroughly checked prior to any patient undergoing anaesthesia as a part of mandatory protocol. Even after proper checking and confirming no leak of the machine, there are chances of unpredictable failure of machine causing complications. We are describing a case report where the unpredicted failure of APL valve resulted in a disastrous situation leading to ventilator failure during anaesthesia.
Keywords: Anaesthesia Workstation; APL Valve; Failure of Ventilation
