Anesthesia Machine Checklist
The Anaesthetic Machine Checklist is a structured safety control tool used to verify that the anesthesia workstation is fully operational and safe prior to use. It ensures that all critical systems—gas supply, ventilation, monitoring, and emergency support—are functioning correctly and meet clinical safety requirements.
The checklist covers the complete pre-use workflow: power and system initialization, gas supply verification (oxygen, air, nitrous oxide), vaporizer configuration, breathing circuit integrity, leak testing, ventilator performance, and monitoring systems. It also includes validation of alarms, scavenging systems, suction, and availability of emergency airway equipment.
In TARGPatrol, the checklist is executed through a mobile application with structured inputs, numeric validation, and photo evidence. This eliminates manual logging errors, provides real-time visibility into equipment readiness, and ensures full traceability of checks and corrective actions.
Machine ID / serial number
Anesthetist / responsible staff
Type of check (daily / before procedure / after maintenance)
Machine connected to power supply
Backup battery available and charged
Battery level (%)
Machine powers on without errors
No visible damage to machine
Ventilation system operational
Photo of machine (overall condition)
Oxygen supply connected
Oxygen pipeline pressure within norm (bar/kPa)
Backup oxygen cylinder present
Backup cylinder pressure (bar)
Nitrous oxide supply connected (if applicable)
Nitrous oxide pressure within norm
Air supply connected and stable
Flowmeters functional
Oxygen flow verified
Oxygen analyzer calibrated
Oxygen analyzer reading (%)
Low oxygen alarm functional
Vaporizers correctly mounted
Vaporizers filled with correct agent
Vaporizer levels adequate
No leaks from vaporizers
Breathing circuit assembled correctly
Circuit free from damage or contamination
Reservoir bag present and intact
Adjustable pressure limiting (APL) valve functional
CO₂ absorber present
CO₂ absorber color normal (not exhausted)
Leak test performed
Leak test result (pass/fail)
System pressure maintained
Ventilator operational
Ventilator settings verified
Tidal volume test passed
Respiratory rate test passed
Scavenging system connected
Scavenging system functioning
Monitoring devices connected (ECG, SpO₂, NIBP, capnography)
Capnograph functioning
Alarm systems functional (all parameters)
Suction system available
Suction system functioning
Emergency airway equipment available
Difficult airway kit available
All components cleaned and disinfected
Filters installed and within срок
Any faults detected
Description of issues
Photo of issue (if any)
Corrective actions required
Responsible person
Deadline
Machine ready for use
Compliance score (%)
Staff acknowledgment









