Breath Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection
Helping Detect Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
The ToxCO® is used by paramedics and other medical professionals in the field for quick, accurate diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning without the need of a time-consuming blood test.
The ToxCO® also measures environmental carbon monoxide to protect the safety of medical staff before they enter a scene where carbon monoxide may be present.
TOxCO Features
- Instant diagnosis of carbon monoxide poisoning
- Non-invasive and hygienic
- Easy-to-use colour touch screen
- Automatically saves recent results
- Suitable for conscious and unconscious children and adults
- Handheld, lightweight and completely portable
- High quality leather case which can be strapped to a belt or lanyard
- Robust enough to be used on the scene
Applications
The ToxCO® is ideal for use by:
- Emergency services
- Staff in emergency hospital units
- Occupational health professionals
- Workplaces with a high risk of carbon monoxide exposure
- General practitioners
How it works
The ToxCO®+ analyses the amount of carbon monoxide in a single exhaled breath.
The ToxCO®+ analyses the amount of carbon monoxide in a single exhaled breath. Carrying out a test is easy: simply switch the monitor on and follow the on-screen instructions. The patient should then exhale into the monitor through the Flatpak™ mouthpiece (or the face mask, if used). Results are displayed in exact parts per million (ppm) within 20 seconds.
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Consumables & Accessories
Flatpak™ mouthpieces
Flatpak™ mouthpieces have revolutionised the world of breath monitor mouthpieces. They take up less than a third of the space of conventional mouthpieces. They are packed in batches of 25 or individually sealed to minimise the risk of cross-infection.
Face masks
Single-use face masks allow non-invasive breath sampling for infants and unconscious patients. Each face mask is individually wrapped for an optimal standard of hygiene.
D-pieces
A D-piece is used to attach Flatpak™ mouthpieces to the monitor. The D-piece incorporates a one-way valve and an infection control filter, which are proven to remove and trap >99.9% of airborne bacteria1. The D-piece should be changed every four weeks, or more often if visibly soiled.
Instrument cleansing wipes
Bedfont supplies instrument cleansing wipes for cleaning the external surfaces of the monitor. Each wipe contains 1% cetrimide, a powerful antimicrobial detergent. Users can also use the wipes cleans their hands before handling the instruments.
IMPORTANT: Alcohol, or cleaning agents containing alcohol, should never be used to clean the monitor because alcohol can adversely affect the sensor within the instrument.
Clinical Papers
- ToxCO CO Poisoning CO Monitor - West Yorkshire Health Protection Unit Newsletter February 2010
- A Cunnington et al - Breath analysis to detect recent exposure to carbon monoxide 2002
- HPA CO Guidelines
- J Wright - Chronic and occult carbon monoxide poisoning 2002
- HPA Diagnose CO Poisoning Algorithm.pdf
- M Ainsworth Smith - Find the cause before the cause finds you Ambulance Today 2009
- R Stewart et al - Rapid Estimation of Carboxyhemoglobin Level in Fire Fighters 1976.pdf
- Raising medical professionals awareness of carbon monoxide poisoning 2009
- ToxCO Declaration of Uniqueness
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Reviews
1Health Protection Agency (HPA), Porton Down, Report No 43/06, pp.10-11
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