Alternative means of ventilation The early use of an alternative means of ventilation (a self-inflating bag that does not rely on a source of oxygen to function) may be life-saving. A self-inflating bag must be immediately available in any location where anaesthesia may be given [7, 8]. An alternative source of oxygen should be readily available. Perform manufacturer’s machine check Modern anaesthesia workstations may perform many of the following checks automatically during start-up. Users must know which are included and ensure that the automated check has been performed
