CARBOTRACK FAQ
Which cases require capnography?
Capnography is mandatory for all procedures under moderate to deep sedation and intravenous general anesthesia for non-intubated patients.
When would one use CarboTrackâ„¢?
CarboTrackâ„¢ is used for procedural sedation when appropriate capnography equipment is unavailable or deficient.
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.
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.
Is CarboTrackâ„¢ latex-free?
Yes, its components are all latex-free and it is manufactured in a latex-free environment.
Do I have to purchase new airway equipment to use CarboTrackâ„¢?
No, CarboTrackâ„¢ was designed to use with most common pre-existing airway products.
Will CarboTrackâ„¢ work with existing capnometry hardware?
Yes, CarboTrackâ„¢ is compatible with pre-existing capnography monitors.
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.
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.
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.
What if I choose to forego capnography?
Capnography is mandatory for procedural sedation. Absence of apropriate ETCO2 monitoring has safety and medicolegal implications.
Does CarboTrackâ„¢ increase resistance to exhalation?
No, by virtue of teh CarboTrackâ„¢ design resistance is negligible.
Is this device sterile and can it be reused?
CarboTrackâ„¢ is a single use, non-sterile, and non-invasive device.