CAPNOSPOT - CO2 INDICATOR FOR NEEDLE THORACOSTOMIES

• Description
• Spec Sheet
• Reference Material

• The CAPNOSPOT is a carbon dioxide detection device that provides objective visual confirmation of proper needle placement in needle thoracostomies.

  Main Points:

  • The current method of judging needle decompression success using a “gush of air” and clinical signs is subjective.
  • Even well-trained providers with the correct equipment have Needle Thoracostomy failure rates of 20-50%(2,3).
  • Capnospot provides objective visual confirmation of decompression success or failure by utilizing visual color change, ideal for noisy prehospital environments.
  • Small, Lightweight, Compact.
  • Capnospot is compatible with all decompression devices.
  • The Capnospot is more accurate than the standard of care.
  • Potential to improve decompression rates, reduce the number of procedures, and reduce wasted procedures and costs.
  • The objective color change is nearly instant (<5 seconds).
  • Capnospot indicates if the decompression is non-therapeutic, or the catheter loses patency and will revert to its original color.
  • Functions in Low light environments.

Note: Sale of this product is restricted to the Canadian market. For information on purchases outside of Canada please visit Pneumeric Medical.

• Spec Sheet

• • Needle Decompression of Tension Pneumothorax with Colorimetric Capnography
  • Decompression of tension pneumothorax in a trauma patient -first use of a novel decompression colorimetric capnography device in human patient
  • Tension pneumothorax decompression with colorimetric capnography: pilot case series