The capabilities
of a full-sized capnometer are available in this compact, handheld
device. Continuously monitors or spot-checks respiration and end-tidal
CO2, with N20 compensation
on a broad spectrum of patients in any setting.
The power to perform ¡V any time, anywhere.
Crash Carts
- Confirm tracheal intubation
- Monitor effectiveness of CPR
- Assess for return of spontaneous circulation
PACU/Conscious Sedation
- Assess ventilatory status
- Assess for hypoventilation
Operating Room Back-up
- Maintain continuous monitoring in event of primary monitor malfunction
- Assess status of high risk patients during transport
Emergency/RT Departments
- Assess patient response to cardio-pulmonary treatments
- Assess hypo/hyperventilation
- Assess effectiveness of pharmaceutical treatment
- Monitor hypoventilation for head trauma patients
Technical Specifications
CO2
| Numeric display: |
End-tidal CO2 |
| Units: |
mmHg; %; kPa |
| Method: |
Non-dispersive infrared; autocalibrating |
| N2O Compensation: |
On demand; 60% N2O (fixed) |
| Range: |
0 to 99mmHg; 0 to 12.5%; 0 to 12.5 kPa |
| Resolution: |
1mmHg; 0.1%; 0.1 kPA |
Accuracy:
|
59¢X to 104¢X F (15¢X to 40¢X c): +2mmHg; ¡Ó0.2%, ¡Ó0.2 kPa, or
¡Ó4% of reading, whichever is greater; 32¢X to 59¢X F (0¢X to 15¢X
C): +2mmHg; ¡Ó0.2%, ¡Ó0.2 kPa, or + 4% or -6% of reading, whichever
is greater |
| Measurement Stability: |
Meets or exceeds EN864 |
| System Response Time: |
570 msec |
| Rise Time: |
10% to 90%: 250 ms |
| Delay Time: |
320 ms |
Respiration
| Numeric Display: |
Respiration Rate
|
| Trend: |
24 hr tabular; 30 sec intervals |
| Source: |
CO2 breath-detection algorithm |
| Rate: |
0-99 breaths/min |
| Resolution: |
1 breath/min |
| Accuracy: |
¡Ó2 breaths/min |
Alarms
| Physiological/System: |
audible; visual (EN475); adjustable volume |
| Silence: |
Yes; Temporary (2 min) or permanent |
| Parameter/Range/Default: Apnea: |
5 to 60 sec; 20 sec; High. ETC02: 5 to 95mmHg; 55mmHg; Low
ETC02: 5 to 95mmHg; Off |
Trend
| Trend: |
24-hr tabular at 30 sec intervals |
| Display: |
Serial output to optional printer; ETCO2, FiC02, respiration
rate |
Pneumatics
| Type: |
Sidestream; disposable filter attachments |
| Sample Line: |
8 ft (2.43m); PVC or PE/PVC |
| Occlusion Clearing: |
None; audible alarm |
Warm-Up Time
| From cold start to first reading: |
15 sec at operating specifications (includes auto-calibration);
from cold start to full
|
| accuracy: |
90 sec. |
Automatic Calibration
| Frequency: |
10 sec; at start-up; as needed due to changes in ambient temperature
or internal electronics |
| Duration: |
<10 sec |
| User Interrupt: |
Yes, excluding start-up |
Display
| Type LED; numeric and discrete |
¡@ |
System Output
| Type: |
RS232-compatible; digital; mini-din connector |
Printer
| Type: |
External thermal line printer; optional |
Mechanical
| Weight: |
With battery: 19.4 oz (550g) |
| Size: |
5.75" (H) x 3.5" (w) x 1.2" (D); 14.6cm (H)
x 8.9cm (W) x 3cm (D) |
Power Requirements
| Voltage: |
100 to 250 VAC; 50/60 Hz |
| Consumption: |
36 W, typical |
| Battery: |
Nickel metal hydride; life: 8 hr, typical; recharge time:
4 hr |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature: |
32¢X to 104¢X F; 0¢X to 40¢X C |
| Storage Temperature: |
-4¢X to 122¢X F; -20¢X to 50¢X C |
| Operating Humidity: |
15% to 90%, noncondensing |
| Mechanical Shock: <50G: |
negligible |
| Vibration: |
<0.75G at 200 Hz: negligible |
Classification
| Electric Shock Protection: |
Battery charger: Class I; Poet Lt: internally powered; degree
of protection: type CF equipment; defib-proof |
| Harmful Agents Protection: |
Harmful ingress of liquid and dust: IP33 rating
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| Operating Mode: |
Continuous |
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