High Flow Generators

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is having a product demonstration day w/c 4th March 2019. We would like potential suppliers to come and demonstrate their product in a 1 hour timeslot for the Trust to get an understanding of what is currently on the market.

As a minimum we require all products demonstrated to have the following

Essential qualities for a high flow generator

• Must be able to deliver a variable mixture of air & oxygen to 100% oxygen with a maximum flow rate of 120-140 litres
• Must have an integral oxygen analyser with LCD display, calibration function and adjustable high / low oxygen concentration alarms with mute function and visual alarm indicator
• Must be portable i.e. usable in CT / X-ray or on a cylinder during transfer
• If requires mains electrical power must have rechargeable battery function with battery capacity display
• Must be robust
• Must be easy to use and set up
• Fittings must be secure and do not appear to disconnect easily, reducing risk of damage to or incorrect assembly of equipment
• Must not be overly noisy - I believe the WHO recommends maximum values of 30-40db

Desirable qualities for a High flow generator

• An actual display of the flow being delivered
• Adjustable audible and visual indication (+/- mute function) of some or all of the following alarm conditions - circuit disconnect / leak / apnoea / flow / circuit pressure
• Integrated PEEP setting

If you would like the opportunity to demonstrate your equipment or require any further details, please contact Liam Batty on 01142266801 or liam.batty@sth.nhs.uk.