CO 2  cuvettes and mainstream sensors

The Dräger mainstream CO₂ sensors offer non-invasive measurement of etCO₂ with a rapid response CO₂ sensor. It uses an infrared sensor to measure carbon dioxide directly at the end of the endotracheal tube. Hence the response is faster in comparison  … More informationto the sidestream measurement and the measuring misreadings are reduced3). Dräger offers a complete portfolio of CO2 cuvettes for adults and pediatrics. The variety of CO2 cuvettes available allows usage for different patient groups.Clinical aspects – In intensive care, capnography is applied as a noninvasive way for evaluating a patient’s ventilaton status1). It can be used to assess changes in ventilation, pulmonary perfusion and metabolism to support optimization of ventilation settings2). Observing the arterial or etCO2 difference respective gradient over a period of time can provide important information, related to either improved or worsened patient status3) and thus support to increase patient safety. Today, capnography monitoring is used in operating rooms, intensive care units and emergency departments to indicate incorrect intubation and to monitor coardiopulmonary resuscitation effectiveness4)5).Rapid continuous measurement of the CO2 partial pressure in the breathing gasMeasurement of etCO2Monitoring of etCO2 with upper and lower alarm limitsDetermining the CO2 production and serial dead space volumeCovenient – The disposable CO2 cuvette completes the portfolio of disposable ventilation accessories for Dräger devices. The use of disposable accessories not only helps prevent costly cross-infections, but also helps optimise work processes. After use, the medical device can be disposed of according to the applicable hospital, hygiene and waste disposal regulations.Economic – The Dräger disposable CO2 cuvette does not require time and money consuming sterilization processes. In addition, the patented design of the disposable cuvette offers the same high quality and comparable performance as the reusable cuvettes.Precise – The Dräger mainstream CO2 sensors provide a clear, accurate capnogram. There is no delay in rise and fall times of gas composition changes.Compatible – The sensors and cuvettes are compatible with the Dräger intensive care ventilators Evita 2 dura, Evita 4 edition, Evita XL (6871500) and Evita Infinity V500 (6871950) and Evita V800/V600* *Not all products are available wordwide. .

1) Bongard F, Sue D.: Pulse oximetry and capnography in intensive and transitional care units. West J. Med. 1992 Jan; 156(1); 57-64
2) St. John RE.: Exhaled gas analysis: technical and clinical aspects of capnography and oxygen consumption. Crit Care  … More informationNurs Clin N Am. 1989; 20:363-3743) St. John RE.: End-tidal carbon dioxide monitoring Crit Care Nurs Vol 23, No. 4, August 2003; 83-884) AARC Guideline: Capnography/Capnometry during Mechanical Ventilation-2003 revision and update: Respiratory Care, May 2003 Vol. 48 No. 55) Behende et al.: Validity of a disposable and end-tidal CO2 detection in verifying endotracheal tube placement in infants and children. Ann Erg Med 1992 31:142-5