COVID-19: Important information for clinicians considering use of anaesthesia machines for patient ventilation

This is in accordance with the U.S. FDA guidance published March 2020, stating they do not object to the use of anaesthesia machines for patients requiring ventilation.

IMPORTANT: This document contains off-label information. This information is only being provided for consideration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regulatory authorities (e.g. U.S. FDA, Health Canada, TGA, EU Competent Authorities) have not cleared or approved these anaesthesia devices as safe and effective for use as ICU ventilators. The use of these devices as ICU ventilators has not been verified or validated. Use of the devices in this manner is at the sole discretion and responsibility of the clinician or device owner and is done at his/her own (liability) risk.

Information on off-label use of GE Healthcare anaesthesia devices for ICU ventilation

Refer to the APSF/ASA Guidance on Purposing Anaesthesia Machines as ICU Ventilators for more information.

Find more information at ICU Ventilation User Resources to help manage your coronavirus patients

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