The Gas-Saving PORTER MXR Flowmeter
Setting the standard for accuracy and economy
This is the flowmeter that establishes new parameters of precision performance.
Its PORTER Flowmeter Tubes are so accurate, they are the only tubes trusted
in hospitals across the country for the critical regulation of anesthesia.
Its full range of exceptional performance and safety features make the
PORTER Flowmeter the most trustworthy instrument of its kind for your
practice.
Outstanding Features Include
- Porter Flowmeter Tubes - Provide
accurate, visual flow readings- the standard of the industry.
- Dual Seal Fail-Safe - Automatically
reduces and eliminates N2O if O2 is shut off or the pressure is
reduced.
- Gas Control Block - Virtually
eliminates internal gas leaks. One-piece, solid aluminum construction.
- Gas Flow Adjustment Knobs
- Throttle-type knobs allow quick, accurate, one-hand adjustment
of gas flows.
- Emergency Air In-Take Valve
- Automatically provides patient with ambient air if gas
flow is interrupted.
- Check Valve. - Prevents
rebreathing of used gases and guards against CO2 build-up in the
breathing bag.
- Positive ON-OFF Switch - On
all models, the on-off switch eliminates the possibility of accidentally
leaving the machine on.
- Oxygen Flush Button - Provides
an easily accessible override of all other gas flows and delivers
100% O2.
- Posi-Stop Needle Valves - Spring
washer design prevents overturn of needle stems and resulting damage
to seats and valves.
- Oxygen Quick Connect - Facilitates
connection of resuscitation equipment to the central system.
- Total Flow Adjustment Knob
- Controls flow of both N2O and O2 at any desired concentration. Total
flow can be adjusted without affecting concentration. Low flow
capability means economy of operation. Available only on
MXR model.
