GE HealthCare Avance CS2
GE HealthCare · Model Avance CS2
Advanced User Interface 15-inch movable touchscreen ventilator display featuring the CARESCAPE™-inspired user interface for a consistent Carestation™ user experience. Adjustable display arm allows both inbound and outboard positioning for improved clinician visibility and ergonomic workflow. User-configurable Quick Picks enable rapid selection of commonly used FiO‚ and total fresh gas flow combinations, reducing setup time and improving efficiency. EcoFLOW™ Technology The optional EcoFLOW™ feature provides real-time visual feedback to support low-flow and minimum-flow anesthesia practices. Key benefits include: Displays inspired oxygen target concentration data to help clinicians maintain desired oxygen levels. Visualizes oxygen flow and anesthetic agent consumption in real time. Helps reduce unnecessary fresh gas flow and anesthetic agent overdelivery. Supports cost-effective anesthesia delivery by minimizing volatile agent consumption. Encourages environmentally responsible practices by reducing waste anesthetic gases and lowering greenhouse gas emissions. Patient Care Benefits Supports precise inspired oxygen concentration management during anesthesia. Provides clinicians with actionable data to optimize fresh gas flow while maintaining patient safety. Helps improve consistency during high-acuity surgical procedures. Economic Benefits Reduced anesthetic agent consumption lowers operating costs. Lower fresh gas flow rates help decrease waste and improve overall anesthesia efficiency. Can contribute to long-term savings for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and surgical facilities. Environmental Benefits Promotes sustainable anesthesia practices through efficient low-flow techniques. Reduces unnecessary anesthetic agent and medical gas waste. Supports healthcare organizations focused on environmental stewardship and operational efficiency. Exceptional Design Features The GE Avance CS² is engineered for durability, accessibility, and ease of use in demanding operating room environments. Features include: Central locking brake system for secure workstation positioning. Integrated top shelf mounting rails for monitors and accessories. Durable metal work surface designed for daily clinical use. Flexible movable display arm for improved ergonomic positioning. Configurable two- or three-vaporizer mounting options. Bi-level work surface illumination to improve visibility in low-light operating room settings. (Generated by AI)
Key tips
- ·A failed daily leak test takes the machine out of service immediately - there is no acceptable workaround.
- ·Never run an agent-specific vaporizer with the wrong agent, even briefly, during testing.
- ·CO2-absorbent exhaustion mimics several unrelated fault symptoms - rule it out early.
Typical Failure Modes
Failure patterns typical of this equipment class - general BMET reference, not verified against this exact unit's own service history unless flagged. Severity is a category-level estimate.
Vaporizer calibration drift
HighSymptoms: Delivered agent concentration off, low/high agent alarm.
Root cause: Worn bellows or O-ring; agent contamination.
O2 failure / pipeline alarm
HighSymptoms: O2 low-pressure alarm, inability to ventilate.
Root cause: Pipeline disconnect or failed O2 flush valve.
Scavenging system fault
MediumSymptoms: High scavenger pressure, agent smell in OR.
Root cause: Obstructed scavenger line or failed regulator.
Absorber exhaustion
MediumSymptoms: Rising EtCO2, patient rebreathing.
Root cause: CO2 absorbent saturated.
Serviceable Parts & Consumables
The parts a BMET typically services on this class of equipment. Service class and relative cost are general engineering estimates for the category, not figures from this unit's documentation. Part numbers appear only when pulled from this unit's own service manual. Always confirm intervals and pricing against the manufacturer.
Vaporizer (agent-specific)
Requires periodic calibration.
Class Major service partRel. cost $$$$R&R Expert-level
Breathing circuit / bellows
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
CO2 absorber canister
Consumable, replace on schedule.
Class ConsumableRel. cost $R&R Easy
Scavenger interface & hose
Class Periodic replacementRel. cost $$R&R Fairly easy
| Part | Service class | Relative cost | R&R difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaporizer (agent-specific) Requires periodic calibration. | Major service part | $$$$ | Expert-level |
| Breathing circuit / bellows | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
| CO2 absorber canister Consumable, replace on schedule. | Consumable | $ | Easy |
| Scavenger interface & hose | Periodic replacement | $$ | Fairly easy |
Relative cost: $ lowest · $$$$ highest service-part cost for this equipment class. Not a price.
PM Checklist
Preventive-maintenance tasks typical of this equipment class. Perform to the manufacturer's procedure and your facility's policy - this is general reference, not a schedule for this specific unit.
- ·Daily pre-anesthesia machine check: leak test, O2 sensor calibration, per facility protocol
- ·Scheduled vaporizer calibration and agent-specific service
- ·Absorber / CO2 canister replacement
- ·Breathing circuit and hose inspection
- ·Annual full PM and electrical safety test
Troubleshooting Approach
A structured starting point derived from the failure modes above. Follow the manufacturer's service documentation for the actual procedure.
Symptom: Vaporizer calibration drift
- Confirm the presentation - typically delivered agent concentration off, low/high agent alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: worn bellows or O-ring; agent contamination.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the vaporizer (agent-specific) per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Symptom: Breathing circuit leak
- Confirm the presentation - typically low minute volume, volume loss, leak alarm - and note the exact alarm or message and the conditions when it occurs.
- Check the most likely cause first: loose connections, torn bellows, cracked hose.
- Isolate the affected subsystem using the manufacturer's functional check or self-test, where one is provided.
- If the fault is confirmed and not a field adjustment, service or replace the breathing circuit / bellows per the manufacturer's service documentation.
- Return the device to service only after the manufacturer's functional and applicable electrical-safety checks pass.
- Record the findings, any parts used, and the verification results in the maintenance history.
Technical Specs
- Height
- 139 cm
- Length
- 76 cm
- Weight
- 147 kg
- Vent Modes
- VCV
- Width
- 77 cm
Typical Location
Where this class of equipment is typically deployed - general reference, not this unit's own placement record.
- Operating rooms
- Procedure / endoscopy suites requiring sedation
- Obstetric delivery rooms
Documents & Manuals
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