A new exciting development in the Capnography world
A ground-breaking capnography mask designed to monitor the level of end tidal CO2 in exhaled breath while delivering oxygen during post-operative recovery - featuring a calming vanilla scent for increased patient comfort - Is now available throughout the USA.
The Capnomask™ was pioneered by UK manufacturer Mediplus and is currently being utilized at a number of hospitals in selected states in the USA. Developed with clinicians and anesthesia experts, it provides a complete, dedicated solution for capnography - a non-invasive method for accurate monitoring of the level of CO2 in exhaled breath to properly assess a patient's breathing.
Capnomask is now widely available in every state through our carefully selected specialist distribution network. It is also available on the Vizient Aptitude GPO contract.
A 2011 study1 showed that, in extubated patients, continuous assessment of respiration with the Capnomask™ is more accurate than thoracic impedance pneumography even when supplemental oxygen is delivered at a high flow rate.
The Capnomask™ provides a wide range of benefits for patients and clinicians, providing fast and accurate detection of potentially life-threatening conditions such as hypoventilation or airway obstruction. Respiratory monitoring is standard after anesthesia and surgery; abnormal respiratory rate and volume is a sensitive indicator of respiratory problems, even in patients receiving supplemental oxygen.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) states that continuous capnography should be used in all anesthetized patients. The Capnomask™ dual connector is optimally positioned to achieve this. It accommodates for both mouth breathing and nasal breathing, enhancing the correct measurement of CO2 sample captured, minimizing leakage and enhancing patient safety.
More uniquely, the mask is specially designed for patient comfort, using soft material impregnated with a vanilla scent, which is widely used in medicinal aromatherapy for its calming effect. This final touch provides an innovative aid for reducing post-operative nausea and vomiting - a common complication following surgery and certain forms of anesthesia.
This is one of the key features that makes the mask especially suited to children recovering from surgery, helping to reduce the risk of displacement by enhancing patient comfort, which in turn helps to speed up recovery.
James Urie, Sales & Marketing Director at Mediplus commented: "Patients may already be anxious and frightened depending on the nature of their hospital stay, therefore anything put over their face can heighten this. The calming vanilla scent of our capnography mask helps to alleviate nausea and can prevent vomiting compared to the plastic/clinical smell of traditional masks. This greatly helps the clinician with patient concordance with respiratory monitoring because the mask is better tolerated.
Additionally, the mask is a fully integrated set, complete with all the necessary parts - until now many departments had to buy components separately and assemble the equipment themselves, which proves more expensive, is not QC tested or reliable and takes time to put together and maintain.
"We look forward to seeing more patients benefit from Capnomask™ across the USA."
