GE and Drager Anesthesia Machines: How Do They Measure Up?

June 29, 2018

Though both brands deliver similar quality and reliability, there are subtle differences that set GE and Drager anesthesia machines apart. Here is a side-by-side comparison of two popular units, the GE Aespire and the Drager Apollo.

GE Aespire Anesthesia Machine diagram

GE Aespire View

  • Company GE Healthcare
  • Flow Control Method: Conventional flow meters
  • Anesthetic Gas Driving Mechanism: Bellows
  • Ventilation Modes: VCV, PCV, SIMV/PSV, PSVPro, SIMV-PC, PCV-VG
  • Ventilator Display: 30.7 cm (12.1 in) color SVGA LCD
  • Dimensions (HxWxD: 53.5 x 29.5 x 29.1 in
  • Weight: 300 lb
  • Drawers (HxWxD): 2 drawers, 6.9 x 13 x 10.4 in
  • Vaporizer Mount Type: Select-a-Tec
  • Vaporizer Positions: 2 vaporizers
  • Battery Backup: Yes
  • Gas Types: Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Air
  • CO2 Absorber Capacity: 1.76 lb

 

 

Drager Apollo Anesthesia Machine diagram

Drager Apollo

  • Company: Drager
  • Flow Control Method: Electronic flow meters
  • Anesthetic Gas Driving Mechanism: Piston
  • Ventilation Modes: VCV, PCV, PSV, Volume Mode Autoflow
  • Ventilator Display: Flat screen, color, TFT, 12.1” diagonal, 800 x 600 pixels
  • Dimensions (HxWxD): 59 x 33.5 x 31.5 in
  • Weight: 365 lb
  • Drawers: 2 drawers, 1 lockable
  • Vaporizer Mount Type: Drager Mount - auto or manual exclusion
  • Vaporizer Positions: 2 or 3 vaporizers
  • Battery Backup: Yes
  • Gas Types: Oxygen, Nitrous Oxide, Air
  • CO2 Absorber Capacity: 1.5 L

 

 

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