Dräger Perseus A500 Anaesthetic Machine

Dräger Perseus® A500 – Overview

The Dräger Perseus A500 is a high‑end anaesthesia workstation designed to combine ICU‑quality ventilation, ergonomic workflow features, and advanced monitoring integration. It is used in operating theatres for neonatal, paediatric, and adult patients.

Key Features

Advanced Ventilation Technology

• Uses TurboVent 2 blower technology for ICU‑level ventilation across all patient types.
• Supports advanced modes such as APRV, Volume AutoFlow and allows spontaneous breathing at any time.
• Heated breathing system available to reduce condensation.

Ergonomic & Workflow-Friendly Design

• Large 15.3” touchscreen with configurable profiles.
• Spacious, well‑lit workspace, drawers, cable channels, hooks, and storage shelves for accessories.
• Flexible mounting options for monitors, IV pumps, shelves, and IT hardware.

Flexible Workflow Support

•  Fully automatic, timer‑based self‑test that runs before clinicians even enter the OR.
• Quick disassembly/reassembly of breathing system for cleaning.
• Common user interface shared across Dräger ventilators and monitoring systems.

Low‑ & Minimal‑Flow Anaesthesia

• Includes Low-Flow Wizard to minimise agent consumption and costs.
• Predicts inspiratory/expiratory anaesthetic concentrations when paired with VaporView / Vapor 3000.

Smart Technologies

•  RFID technology to track and alert users when Infinity ID accessories require replacement.
• Gas concentration changes reach the patient faster due to optimised breathing system design.

Ventilation Modes

Supports a full suite of ICU and OR modes, including:

•  MAN/SPON, CPAP, VC-CMV, VC-SIMV + PS,
•  PC-CMV, PC-BIPAP, PC-SIMV + PS,
•  AutoFlow, PS, APRV, and mixed assisted modes.

Patient Range

• Neonates
• Paediatrics
• Adults

Year of Manufacture: November 2021

Includes : Drager Vapour 3000 Sevoflurane Vaporiser