The Vaporizer is an important component of an anaesthesia delivery system. It is designed to receive a suitable liquid volatile anaesthetic agent and convert it into vapour that can be incorporated into the fresh gas flow of a compatible anaesthesia machine.
A properly configured vaporizer helps healthcare professionals deliver the selected anaesthetic agent according to the requirements of the anaesthesia system and clinical procedure. The exact agent compatibility, mounting arrangement, capacity, concentration range, and connection type depend on the specific vaporizer model.