The device continuously monitors CO2 through the skin

How does percutaneous monitoring estimate PaCO ₂ ?

Transdermal technology heats the skin at the measurement site to a safe temperature to stimulate blood perfusion and gas diffusion through the skin, CO ₂ moves through the skin, into the sensor membrane, where a measurable reaction occurs . The algorithm converts data from the skin to estimate PaCO ₂ .

Overcome limitations of SpO ₂ , eTCO ₂ and ABG

Through digital continuous monitoring technology, transdermal monitoring overcomes the shortcomings of other CO ₂ monitoring methods:

– Causing pain

– Do not measure continuously

– Problems of breathing gas mixing and ventilation-perfusion mismatch.

Advantages of transcutaneous monitoring

• Compatible with all types of ventilation:

+ Mechanical ventilation

+ Non-invasive including BiPAP, CPAP, RAD, HFNC

+ Breathe naturally

• Accurate despite V/Q mismatch
• Accurate regardless of respiratory rate, tidal volume or gas sample Continuous measurement for patients doing split night studies
• No mask or cannula required (more comfortable sleep).

Advantages of the Sentec device that monitors CO ₂ through the skin

• Protects the brain and lungs

Continuously monitored CO ₂ levels are indispensable in the NICU to protect the brain from intraventricular hemorrhage as well as properly implement lung protective ventilation strategies.

• Prevents blood loss and pain

tcPCO₂ has been shown to reduce blood loss in mechanically ventilated neonates, while arterial and heel capillary blood gases – the accepted standard for PaCO information₂ accurate – presence of critical problems in the NICU such as blood loss, infection and pain.

• Maintains skin integrity and longevity

Sentec’s low-temperature transdermal sensing technology allows up to 8 hours of procedure time in the NICU to support cluster care and is proven safe for newborns’ delicate skin

• Visibility beyond SpO ₂

Oxygenation and ventilation are separate functions that require separate measurement. SpO ₂ is insufficient to detect alveolar hypoventilation and may miss _hypercapnia in patients using noninvasive ventilation (NIV).

• Potential for abnormal use including lung damage

Many patients in the Sleep Lab have respiratory disorders such as asthma, COPD, and OSA that cause CO ₂ levels in their breath to be lower than in their blood, making the method of measuring end-tidal CO ₂ (etCO ₂ ) inaccurate. body. tcPCO _2, measured through the skin, provides a more accurate estimate of PaCO ₂ than etCO ₂ .

• Continuous for overnight data

In the split-night sleep study, disease status, patient compliance, and changes in patient support also altered the accuracy of the etCO ₂ method.

etCO ₂ raises more questions than it answers. tcPCO ₂ is accurate regardless of ventilation method and provides consistent data from a full night sleep study.

• Compatibility with or without a mask

For patients using BiPAP, etCO ₂ cannot differentiate between exhaled air, air entering the mask through the air valve, and air from respiratory support devices. Because the tcPCO ₂ monitors independently of the ventilation method, mask and gas mixing issues do not affect accuracy.

• Accurate toxicity in many different patient groups

tcPCO₂ has been proven safe for monitoring patients with the most delicate skin and has proven more accurate than etCO₂ in patients commonly encountered in the Sleep Lab: children, adults, and inpatients potentially suffering from ventilation-perfusion mismatch diseases (COPD, Asthma, OSA).

1 Sentec machine set includes:

• Main machine
• V-sign sensor wire
• Multi-check attachment ring
• Ear clip
• Adhesive gel
• Staysite adhesive
• Membrane changer
• PSG cable

Specifications

• Weight: 2.3 kg (gas tank included)
• Dimensions: 10.2 x 27 x 23 (cm)
• Power source: AC 100-240V (50/60Hz)
• Battery: Rechargeable Lithium
• Battery Capacity: Up to 10 hours (If Sleep = Off, Auto) and up to 12 hours (If Sleep = On)
• Charging time: About 7 hours