An essential component for successful Virtual Colonoscopy
Virtual Colonoscopy, or CT Colonography, is becoming increasingly accepted as a screening method for colorectal cancer. In many settings, it is the technique of choice for complete examination of the colon after a failed or incomplete colonoscopy.
Adequate insufflation of the colon is critical for successful Virtual Colonoscopy. In the past, physicians generally distended the colon using room air introduced with a handheld insufflation device.
Advantages to Automated Insufflation with Carbon Dioxide
- Patient Comfort
- Consistent Insufflation
Automated insufflation to a constant pressure takes the guesswork out of determining the endpoint
- Productivity
Automated insufflation may decrease the demands on staff time
COMFORT & SAFETY
- CO2 is absorbed from the bowel
- 150 times faster than the nitrogen in air
- promptly eliminated via the lungs
- Patients are not subjected to extended discomfort from bloating, cramping and the embarrassment associated with eliminating room air.
- Helps ensure patient safety through redundant pressure relief valves and automatic flow stop features which protect against over-insufflation.
- A Choice of tips for rectal administration allows the practitioner to select the most comfortable tip for the patient.
CONSISTENCY
- Regulated pressure gently distends the colon.
- Constant, adequate insufflation is maintained for the duration of the study.
- Improved distention as compared to room air insufflation, particularly in segments that are more prone to collapse was shown in a recent study.
- Volume display allows the monitoring and recording of the volume of CO2 used, unlike room air insufflation, where it is impossible to judge the amount of air introduced.
PRODUCTIVITY
- Automated operation helps reduce staff time during insufflation process.
- Replaces gas lost during the procedure automatically.
- Visual displays allow quick reference of pressure and volume.
- Adjustable pressure up to 25 mmHg allows for user control when desired.
- Optimal flow rate of up to 3 l/min is automatically determined.
PROTOCO2L™ Insufflation System
- Automated insufflation helps improve productivity by freeing up practitioner
- Regulated pressure avoids spikes - and minimizes patient discomfort that can occur with hand insufflation
- Over-pressure alarms and safety shutdown features help assure patient safet
- Pressure can be adjusted for different patient requirements or during a procedure
- No special utilities required: PROTOCO2L uses standard medical grade (USP) D or E size carbon dioxide cylinders and connects to standard hospital electrical receptacle
- PROTOCO2L displays instantaneous gas pressure, records the total volume delivered during the procedure, and alerts the operator when the CO2 cylinder is low
- Accessory cart features storage for CO2 cylinders and holder for administration set
PROTOCO2L Administration Set
- Simple connection and removal from PROTOCO2L Insufflator
- In-line fluid trap captures colon effluent and removes it from the "path" of the carbon dioxide for proper insufflation
- Hydrophobic filter helps protect the PROTOCO2L Insufflator from cross-contamination
