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

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 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

• 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

Learn More about Anesthesia Machines

• How to Choose the Right Anesthesia Machine for Your Practice
• Does a Refurbished Anesthesia Machine Make Sense for Your Facility?
• Anesthesia Machine Essential Accessories Checklist
• Increase the Life of Your Vaporizer with Regularly Scheduled Cleaning & Calibration Services