Background
The Draeger Cicero EM is an integrated anesthetic workstation with a system monitor. It had been brought into the market for sale in 1988. The product was revolutionary for its time since it was Draeger's first integrated Anesthesia workstation which meant all functions such as gas proportioning, ventilation, device and patient monitoring were combined into one machine. The average price of the workstation is presently $4,058
It can be used in a variety of anesthetic functions including inhalation anesthesia, automatic ventilation, and manual ventilation, among others. The Cicero EM also features a color monitor to monitor patient status. The workstation can be outfitted with several optional accessories: vapor, connections for two vapor ventilators, de vapor, anesthetic gas scavenging system, uninterruptible power supply, passive air conditioning, pEEG.
Identification
There are two Device Versions that exist: the Trolley version and Ceiling version. The workstation appears mounted on a trolley with wheels. The monitor and ventilator control panel are on top and a storage area is located on the bottom. The anesthetic attachments can be found on the left of the machine.
The serial number and article number are located on the nameplate attached to the back of the workstation. The device primarily exists in only one color, a standard white and blue paint.
Technical Specifications
Dimensions
- Length (including the transport handles on both sides) - 850mm
- Width (including the folding table top) - 775mm
- Height - 1342 mm
- Weight - 190 kg (standalone version); 180 kg (ceiling version)
Gas Supply
- Gases - O2(Oxygen), CO2(Carbon dioxide), N2O (Nitrous oxide)
- Inhalation Anesthesia Suitable for: adults, children, neonates
- Pressure-Controlled Breathing (Ventilation)
- Automatic Ventilation
- Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation
- Manual Ventilation
Electrical Specifications
- Power Consumption - maximum of 370 W without auxiliary sockets or accessories
Sources:
Draeger Cicero EM Instructions for Use
Additional Information
- Draeger Website Homepage
- Draeger Contact Page
- Dräger Cicero Manual EM Service
- Modern Integrated Anesthetic Workstations
- This study provides more information about this type of medical device.