At City Pharmacy Medical Laboratory & Supplies (CP MedLab), we are committed to empowering better health with cutting-edge technology, and our latest collaboration with Daru Hospital is a testament to that mission. Our biomedical technicians successfully installed and conducted training on the APUS 2 Anaesthetic Machine, replacing the outdated Spacelab unit. This upgrade will reduce patient waiting times for surgeries and significantly enhance the hospital’s ability to deliver precise and reliable anaesthesia.

The APUS 2 Anaesthetic Machine comes with key improvements that make it more efficient and user-friendly:

Upgraded Soda Lime canister for easier handling

Digital Flowmeter gauge for better visibility

Built-in flow sensor for more accurate readings

Colour display screen for enhanced usability

Our team trained five hospital staff members to ensure they could operate the machine with confidence. The training covered essential procedures such as:

Automatic and manual circuit leak testing

Oxygen calibration at 21% and 100%

Backup power management to ensure functionality during power outages

With this new machine, Daru Hospital can now perform certain surgical procedures that previously required referrals to Port Moresby General Hospital. This means patients can receive better healthcare services closer to home.

The hospital’s anaesthetist team has praised the APUS 2 for its ease of use and intuitive design. They are excited to integrate it into their daily practice and will continue to provide feedback as they use it.

Looking forward, CP MedLab is working to standardize the APUS 2 across hospitals still using the outdated Spacelab units. Since the Spacelab model is no longer in production, upgrading to APUS 2 ensures hospitals have a reliable, modern solution for anaesthesia management.