The anesthesia workstation receives compressed gas from which two sources?

The correct answer is that the anesthesia workstation receives compressed gas from cylinders and pipeline.

Cylinders are portable, high-pressure gas containers that hold critical inhalation anesthetics such as oxygen, nitrous oxide, and other gases. These cylinders are used for various situations, providing flexibility and reliability, especially in settings where a continuous gas supply is necessary, such as in emergency scenarios or when the pipeline is not available.

The pipeline refers to the centralized supply system that delivers gases directly from a larger storage system to the anesthesia workstation. This allows for a continuous and steady supply of gases, which is essential for prolonged surgical procedures. The ability to use both cylinders and pipeline systems enables the anesthesiology team to maintain a reliable and sufficient gas supply tailored to the needs of the patient and the surgical procedure.

The other options do not accurately describe the dual sources of compressed gas for the anesthesia workstation. Tanks and ventilators, or pipes and valves, do not encompass the primary sources utilized in the delivery of anesthetic gases in the clinical setting. Valves and ventilators are components of the anesthetic system but do not represent sources of gas supply themselves.