The Capnography Extension uses infrared absorption spectroscopy to continuously measure CO2 values. Designed to work with the Multi-Measurement Module, 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 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.
Advanced capnography
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 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 25OC
- 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 Module, the extension can travel with the patient throughout the hospital
Wide variety of mainstream airway adapters
- Mainstream: Philips offers a variety of reusable and single-use airway adapters for intubated adult, pediatric and neonatal patients.