Capnography Extension

The Capnography Extension uses infrared absorption spectroscopy to continuously measure CO₂ values. Designed to work with the Multi-Measurement Server, the Capnography Extension provides realtime CO₂ waveform and numeric values on the IntelliVue patient monitor display. A digital signal processor located in the sensor measures either sidestream* or mainstream etCO₂ and awRR for neonatal, pediatric, and adult patients in surgery, in critical care, and during transport within a hospital environment. IntelliVue patient monitors combined with the capnography extension are ideally suited for end-tidal CO₂ measurements.

The Capnography Extension continuously monitors CO₂ concentration during respiration and provides the following information for display on IntelliVue patient monitors:

• CO₂ waveform
• End tidal (etCO₂) numerics
• Inspired minimum (imCO₂) numerics
• Respiration rate (awRR)

The Capnography Extension offers significant operational benefits:

• Flexible: Measures either sidestream or mainstream etCO₂, allowing clinician to choose most appropriate method for their patient
• Fast response time. A crisp waveform in less than 15 seconds at ambient temperature of 25^OC
• Connect and measure. Just 120 seconds from on to full measurement
• Easy connection. No clips or latches
• Continuous. Uninterrupted CO₂ data is uploaded to IntelliVue
• Low maintenance. Routine end-user calibration is not required
• Portable. Attached to the Multi-Measurement Server, the extension can travel with the patient throughout the hospital

Mainstream: Philips offers a variety of reusable and single-use airway adapters for intubated adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.

Sidestream: Innovatively designed single-use accessories for both intubated and non intubated adults pediatrics and infants.