The GE Aestiva/5 MRI is an MRI-compatible anesthesia machine specifically engineered for safe use near high-field MRI systems—supporting actively shielded 1.5T and 3T magnets with magnetic field strengths up to 300 gauss. Combining compact mobility with robust anesthesia delivery, the Aestiva/5 MRI offers the same trusted performance and interface as the standard Aestiva/5 while featuring integrated SmartVent™ technology for precise, consistent ventilation. Designed for flexibility, the Aestiva/5 MRI can be easily maneuvered between the MRI suite and operating room thanks to its low overall height, compact footprint, and integrated magnetic field monitor. A built-in Gauss Alarm system alerts clinicians when the machine is positioned within a magnetic field exceeding 300 gauss, ensuring both equipment safety and reliable operation. The workstation supports low- and minimal-flow anesthesia techniques, significantly reducing anesthetic agent usage and lifecycle costs. It also includes options for 7100 or 7900 SmartVent ventilators, enabling advanced ventilation modes such as Volume Control, Pressure Control, SIMV, and Pressure Support (PSVPro™) with apnea backup. With a responsive breathing system, integrated machine hoses and cables, and an autoclavable, latex-free patient system, the Aestiva/5 MRI provides both performance and convenience for critical environments.
Key Features
- [Additional Features] Tidal volume compensation
- [Additional Features] One-motion switch from mechanical to manual ventilation
- [Additional Features] Cardiac bypass mode
- [Additional Features] Low-flow anesthesia capability
- [Design Highlights] Physically integrated magnetic field strength monitor with audible/visual alarm
- [Design Highlights] Intuitive Datex-Ohmeda user interface for seamless transition between MRI and OR environments
- [Design Highlights] Compact design for effortless mobility
- [Design Highlights] Low-maintenance, durable construction optimized for clinical reliability
Technical Specifications
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Height | 59.8 in (152 cm) |
| Width | 38.4 in (97.5 cm) |
| Depth | 32.7 in (83 cm) |
| Weight | ≈ 300 lb (136 kg) |
| MRI Compatibility | Safe for use in up to 300 gauss fringe fields |
| MRI Compatibility | Compatible with actively shielded 1.5T and 3T MRI magnets |
| MRI Compatibility | Integrated Gauss Alarm monitors magnetic field exposure |
| Ventilation System | |
| Ventilator Type | 7100 or 7900 SmartVent™ (option dependent) |
| Ventilation Modes | Volume Control |
| Ventilation Modes | Pressure Control |
| Ventilation Modes | SIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation, optional) |
| Ventilation Modes | PSVPro™ (Pressure Support with Apnea Backup, optional) |
| Ventilation Modes | Electronic PEEP |
| Anesthetic Agent Delivery | |
| Vaporizers | Tec 5 or Tec 7 series |
| Positions | 2 |
| Mounting | Selectatec™ manifold (tool-free installation, automatic interlock and isolation) |
| Breathing System | Innovative compact breathing system for rapid response |
| Breathing System | Eight integrated machine hoses/cables |
| Breathing System | Autoclavable, latex-free design |
| Breathing System | Accessible common gas outlet |
| Breathing System | Improved low-flow efficiency and cost reduction |
| Power Input (region-specific) | |
| USA/Canada/Mexico | 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 10 A |
| Europe | 220–240 VAC, 50 Hz, 6 A |
| Italy/France/Belgium | 230 VAC, 50 Hz, 6 A |
| Japan | 100 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 10 A |
| UK | 240 VAC, 50 Hz, 6 A |
| Leakage Current | |
| 120 V | < 300 µA |
| 220 V | < 500 µA |
| Power & Battery Backup | |
| Battery Type | Internal rechargeable sealed lead-acid |
| Backup Duration | Approximately 45 minutes (fully charged, typical use) |
| Power Cord | 5 m (16.4 ft); rated 10 A @ 250 VAC or 15 A @ 120 VAC |
| Communication Port | |
| Detail | RS-232C isolated serial interface |
