Background and Identification

Drägerwerk AG is a Lübeck-based German company producing breathing and safety devices, gas detection and analysis systems, and non-invasive technology for patient monitoring. Hospitals, fire services, and diving firms are among the clients.

Weighing about 365 pounds, the Drager Apollo has three displays.  Standards, trends, and data. In all three displays, the gas calculation and gas distribution windows remain displayed. Still, depending on the selected screen and user configuration, the details are shown in the graphical/numerical window will change. The control screen is color and over 12 inches. Other features are:

  • A breath bag arm designed for maximum flexibility
  • Bigger swiveling surface writing
  • Two deep storage drawers (one lockable drawer for storage)
  • Foot-strap integrated and central brake service
  • Lighting for integrated and dimmable activities
  • Integrated power outlet for desflurane vaporizers
  • 2 or 3 vaporizer mount system



Technical Specifications

  • Ventilator technology - Electronically-controlled E-Vent
  • Operating Modes - Manual, Spontaneous, Volume, Pressure
  • Synchronized volume control ventilation
  • Pressure-controlled ventilation
  • Volume guaranteed ventilation with options of pressure support volume autoflow
  • Breathing gas warmer - Standard
  • Low- and minimal flow setting support - Visual filling level of the bag; Econometer; Low flow wizard
  • Device versions - Trolley version
  • Breathing system - integrated; + integrated anesthetic gas monitoring
  • Gases - O2, CO2, N2O
  • Serial interfaces - 2x RS232

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