Knowledge, Perception, and Barriers to-wards Low-Flow Anaesthesia and Modern Anaesthesia Workstations among Anaesthesia Technologists: A Survey Study

Abstract

Low-flow anaesthesia (LFA) has become increasingly feasible with the advancement of modern anaesthesia workstations and provides significant economic, environmental, and clinical benefits. Despite these advantages, the adoption of low-flow anaesthesia in routine clinical practice remains inconsistent. This inconsistency may be attributed to gaps in knowledge and perception among anaesthesia providers, along with institutional, technical, and safety-related barriers. This study aims to assess the knowledge, perceptions and barriers regarding low-flow anaesthesia and the utilization of modern anaesthesia workstations among anaesthesia technologists. The study aims to identify knowledge and perception gaps regarding low-flow anaesthesia and to highlight institutional, technical, and safety-related barriers that affect its routine practice. Anaesthesia technologists are anticipated to demonstrate modern knowledge of low-flow anaesthesia with variable practice patterns influenced by factors such as inadequate training, monitoring concerns, and institutional constraints.