Advanced electronic flow meter option for the BleaseSirius Anesthesia System now available

Metropolitan Medical Services, a premier anesthesia sales and service provider, began distributing today a better, more advanced option for monitoring a patient's fresh gas flow. The new Spacelabs BleaseSirius anesthesia delivery system now offers an electronic flow meter (EFM) option to more quickly and easily identify key patient information.

Using an exact digital readout located below each 3D flow tube on the BleaseSirius machine, it allows the caregiver to instantly know the fresh gas flow to the patient. The design and look of the EFM is similar to traditional flow tubes, with enhanced precision and more accurate gas data that can be exported easily to comply with electronic medical record keeping systems.

Based on Blease's reputable 60-year history of developing anesthesia solutions, the Spacelabs BleaseSirius Anesthesia System offers the latest innovation and technology, and can be designed to meet the unique needs of any medical facility. With unparalleled performance based on reliability, precision, and simplicity, Spacelabs anesthesia systems lead the industry in innovation, ventilation and vaporization.

Spacelabs Healthcare, Inc., is a manufacturer of medical equipment for the global healthcare market, offering over 50 years of trusted clinical partnership. Their legacy began with a contract to work on the Gemini space program in 1958 with NASA. In 2006, Spacelabs Healthcare purchased Blease Medical, a UK-based company that had been manufacturing anesthesia delivery machines and ventilators for over 60 years. Spacelabs' anesthesia delivery systems are manufactured in Issaquah, Washington.

"Spacelabs Anesthesia Systems, including the new BleaseSirius, incorporate the latest technology offering clinicians unparalleled performance in ventilation and vaporization," said Joe Davin, Group President, Spacelabs Healthcare. "Focusing on the patient and clinician to machine relationship has allowed us to offer clinicians integrated technology, reduced cost of ownership and clinical ease of use."

Metropolitan Medical has been a leading supplier of new and refurbished anesthesia equipment and service in the U.S for over 15 years. Metropolitan is dedicated to 100% customer satisfaction, and offers a complete portfolio of solutions for your anesthesia needs.

Established in 1995, Metropolitan Medical Services of NC, Inc. is a privately-held corporation based in Asheville, NC. Regional facilities are located strategically throughout the United States.

Metropolitan specializes in the operating room environment, providing new and refurbished sales and service support of anesthesia equipment and related products. Focusing on the anesthesia marketplace and retaining core company objectives has allowed us to enjoy continued positive growth while building long-term customer relationships.

For more information about Metropolitan Medical Services, Spacelabs Healthcare, or the new electronic flow meter option on the BleaseSirius Anesthesia System, go to http://www.metropolitanmed.com