The Capnospot

More Accurate Decompression for Tension Pneumothorax

 WHAT IS TENSION PNEUMOTHORAX?

A pneumothorax is a collapsed lung that occurs when air leaks into the space between lung and the chest wall (the pleural space). A Tension Pneumothorax is air under pressure -- air cannot leave the pleural space. This air can build-up pressure which compresses blood vessels that carry blood back to the heart, causing cardiac arrest within minutes. Tension Pneumothorax has a 100% fatality rate if not treated immediately and is a leading cause of preventable trauma mortalities die from tension pneumothorax.

 CAPNOSPOT

Visual Detection Device For Tension Pneumothorax

Provides visual detection for needle thoracostomy 

  • Objective, visual indication of decompression

  • Binary “yes” or “no” removes operator subjectivity

  • Lightweight, portable, real-time confirmatory color change

  • Compelling pre-clinical/clinical data demonstrating superiority to standard of care

  • Compatible with existing decompression devices, catheters, and needles

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