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Which cases require capnography?Capnography is mandatory for all procedures under moderate to deep sedation and intravenous general anesthesia for non-intubated patients.
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When would one use CarboTrackâ„¢?CarboTrackâ„¢ is used for procedural sedation when appropriate capnography equipment is unavailable or deficient.
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Which products are amenable to CarboTrackâ„¢ application?The primary target airways are oropharyngeal airways, supplemental oxygen face masks, and bite blocks. CarboTrackâ„¢ has the ability to capture carbon dioxide from other potential sources of exhaled gases.
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I have been improvising for years, why should I pay for an adapter?"CarboTrackâ„¢ provides a sturdy, reliable interface for capnography enabling capnography off many target airways. CarboTrackâ„¢ focuses on patient safety and compliance with monitoring statutes.
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Is CarboTrackâ„¢ latex-free?Yes, its components are all latex-free and it is manufactured in a latex-free environment.
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Who can use CarboTrackâ„¢?Any provider trained in capnography can use the device.
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Do I have to purchase new airway equipment to use CarboTrackâ„¢?No, CarboTrackâ„¢ was designed to use with most common pre-existing airway products.
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Will CarboTrackâ„¢ work with existing capnometry hardware?Yes, CarboTrackâ„¢ is compatible with pre-existing capnography monitors.
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What are the alternatives to CarboTrackâ„¢ use?For certain applications specialty products may exist. For many applications, like oropharyngeal airways, there is no alternative other than crude improvisation.
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Can I place device directly onto a patient’s face?No. This is not the intended use of the device.
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What quality tracings should I expect?CarboTrackâ„¢ enables capnography from many sources of exhaled gases. Many variables determine the quality of tracings. Trends and qualitative changes are reliable, reproducible, and provide invaluable clinical information.
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Can CarboTrackâ„¢ be used outside the operation room (OR)?CarboTrackâ„¢ should be immediately available wherever procedural sedation is performed or ongoing capnography in non-intubated patients is required.
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What if I choose to forego capnography?Capnography is mandatory for procedural sedation. Absence of apropriate ETCO2 monitoring has safety and medicolegal implications.
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Does CarboTrackâ„¢ increase resistance to exhalation?No, by virtue of teh CarboTrackâ„¢ design resistance is negligible.
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Is training required prior to the use of CarboTrackâ„¢?No prior training is required.
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Is this device sterile and can it be reused?CarboTrackâ„¢ is a single use, non-sterile, and non-invasive device.
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Which oropharyngeal airway (OPA) size is the device compatible with?CarboTrackâ„¢ (adult version) is primarily designed to fit OPA ISO sizes from 7 to 11 for all brands.
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