Nihon Kohden introduces the world's first wearable mainstream CO2 sensor for non-intubated patients
October 1, 2004
TOKYO, JAPAN - Nihon Kohden introduces the world's first wearable mainstream CO2 sensor for non-intubated patients, the TG-920T cap-ONE.
Until now, CO2 for non-intubated patients could only be measured by the sidestream method. Sidestream has several drawbacks which are solved by the mainstream method. For example, the sidestream method has difficulty catching oral breathing. The unique cap-ONE airway adapter solves this by catching both oral and nasal breathing for more accurate measurement and increased patient safety. For low volume expiration, the sidestream method sucks in environmental air with the patient's expired air. This produces a distorted capnogram. Cap-ONE doesn't aspirate air so it provides a more accurate capnogram and measurement. For sidestream measurement in high humidity, water droplets collect in the sampling tube and interrupt measuring. Cap-ONE has no sampling tube so it allows long-term uninterrupted monitoring. Sidestream monitoring sometimes mixes oxygen with expired air when there is high flow oxygen. Cap-ONE has an innovative oxygen supply system which is not affected by high flow oxygen.
The cap-ONE sensor is very cost effective. It is rugged, waterproof and washable. Only the airway adapter is disposable; this reduces consumables costs. In sidestream method, the entire tubing system is discarded after each patient. No module is required for cap-ONE; the sensor can be directly connected to the MULTI connector on a Nihon Kohden Life Scope monitor.
The cap-ONE sensor is compact and lightweight so it is more comfortable for the patient.
Cap-ONE is a cost effective solution for respiration or anesthesia monitoring of non-intubated patients. Nihon Kohden also provides quality CO2 sensors for intubated patients.
Nihon Kohden is Japan's largest manufacturer and distributor of medical electronic equipment. For more information, visit the Company's web site at www.nihonkohden.com.
