Procedural Sedation

Patient safety is the number one goal for procedural sedation, and ventilation monitoring is an important step in achieving this objective.

Microstream® capnography effectively monitors the patient’s airway providing the earliest indication of airway compromise in procedural sedation, even in the presence of supplemental O₂.

Reasons for adopting capnography

• Accurately monitors Respiratory Rate
• Monitors for adequate ventilation with non-intubated patients
• Monitors potential risk of over-sedation resulting in hypoventilation more effectively than pulse oximetry
• Early indicator of airway obstruction
• Early warning of no breath
• Adds an additional level of patient safety, providing the caregiver with vital information to make accurate assessments and timely interventions for the patient

Standards are changing and organizations such as the Joint Commission and American Society of Anesthesiologists recognize the importance of ventilation monitoring. The ASA Statement on Respiratory Monitoring during Endoscopic Procedures now states that monitoring for exhaled carbon dioxide should be considered. Please click below for more detail.

Statement on Respiratory Monitoring during Endoscopic Procedures

Studies show the growing clinical importance of capnography

Why Microstream®?

Only Microstream capnography has:

• Innovative patient interface technology that reliably samples etCO₂ in both oral and nasal breathers
• Specialized CO₂ sampling products for lower and upper GI endoscopy procedures.
• Superior measurement technology provides an accurate, reliable and easy to use assessment of your patient’s breathing.