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Information of the use of anaesthesia agents by the Trust

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Request 1

The volume (quantity of 250ml bottles) of Sevoflurane used by the hospital(s) during the year - 2010/11.

Response 1

438 bottles

 


Request 2

The volume (quantity of 240ml bottles) of Desflurane (Suprane) used by the hospital during the year - 2010/11.

Response 2

26 bottles

 


Request 3

The volume (quantity of 250ml bottles) of Isoflurane (and/or Aeranne 100ml) used by the hospital during the year - 2010/11.

Reponse 3

663 bottles

 


Request 4

Total number of Operating Theatres using anaesthetic agents.

Response 4

15

 


Request 5

Average no. of operating hours per theatre per week (approx) or actual operating hours if this is recorded.

Response 5

40hrs Average (based on 9 x 4hr sessions)

 


Request 6

Total annual spend on Sevoflurane per annum - 2010/11.

Response 6

£44,605.90 inc vat

 


Request 7

When using Sevoflurane, please advise the fresh gas (atypical) flow rate in Litres/minute -2010/11.

Response 7

On average, at normal flows 6l / min, at low flows 500ml / min to 1l / min

 


Request 8

Total annual spend on CO2 absorbent products - 2010/11.

Response 8

£800