End-tidal CO2 monitoring is much more than just another number for healthcare workers to chart. End-tidal monitors have been popping up more in acute care settings, but they have actually been around for years. Did you know that The American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that using CO2 monitoring with pulse oximetry could have prevented […]
Anesthesia systems are an incredibly important piece of the anaesthesiologist’s repertoire. The safe and effective use of these machines is of the utmost importance, and patient health is directly connected to how well the machine functions in relation to how the anesthesiologist operates it. We’re going to go over some of the basics of anesthesia […]
Did you know that respiratory distress is one of the most common patient complaints? Fortunately, capnography can assist with respiratory complications and potentially save lives. Capnography is the measurement of carbon dioxide in breath over time. It has many uses as an effective monitoring tool, including during anesthesia and intensive or emergency care. Capnography At […]
Chronic musculoskeletal pain conditions (CMPC) is a common public health problem. Recent studies show that CMPC affects 20% of the adult population worldwide. In turn, this causes a serious economic burden and a high absenteeism rate. Of the 55% of patients with CMPC who visit their doctors for pain-related problems, including joint disorders and back […]
There’s a reason vital signs include the word vital. Their measurements provide critical information about our bodies. So, if vital signs are so important, why are so many Americans ignoring them? Vital signs can be monitored in a medical setting, such as by a doctor or nurse practitioner. However, people can also observe their health […]
EMTs, nurses, and other types of clinicians learn valuable information by studying their patients’ waveform capnography. It helps predict the outcome of resuscitation, and it can help watch cardiac output during CPR and help monitor seated patients. But what is waveform capnography exactly? Whether you work in the medical field or simply want to understand […]
Capnography Monitor – Sidestream vs. Mainstream Technology A capnography monitor is a machine that measures the exchange of carbon dioxide through a patient’s respirations. At the end of an exhale, an amount of carbon dioxide called the end-tidal CO2, or EtCO2, is released. Because the CO2 is carried through the veins to the heart, which […]
Patient Monitoring Systems: Pay Attention to the Features If you’re in the process of researching patient monitoring systems, it’s extremely important for you to prioritize the features that come included with the system. At Infinium Medical, we have built a sterling reputation in the industry for manufacturing a number of different styles of patient monitoring […]
Capnography Monitors for Both Intubated and Non-Intubated Patients Capnography monitors are invaluable tools that can help monitor the amount of end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO2) in a patient’s exhaled breath. The importance of monitoring EtCO2 in intubated patients has been well documented because the real time data provided by these patient monitoring systems can greatly assist […]
End Tidal CO2 Monitor Functionality The end tidal CO2 monitor that we have developed at Infinium Medical is known as the Infinium EnTide™. This highly advanced piece of equipment is designed to be easy to use and deliver consistently accurate vital signs information every single time it’s used. Whether you need to monitor the exhaled […]
