MedicCO2LON is the next generation in automated CO2 insufflators developed in consultation with leading CT colonography centres worldwide.
The MedicCO2LON insufflator is designed to administer carbon dioxide to the colon and regulate colonic distension, in preparation for and during a CT colonography procedure, and supports optimal colonic distension whilst minimising patient discomfort.
- An innovative LCD touch-screen interface allowing users to make instant changes to pressure and flow, thus minimising patient discomfort.
- Default settings that can be tailored to individual user preferences and saved for use at a later date.
- A combination of user customisable setup options, automated dual safety valves, and an audible alarm enhances safety during insufflation procedures.
- A wired remote control enables fine tuning of system settings during procedures.
To achieve optimal distension, automated CO2 insufflation is often recommended during CTC procedures because it:
- Results in negligible post-procedure discomfort.1
- Causes less abdominal cramping than insufflation using room air.2
- Is efficient in colorectal cancer patients with or without severe luminal narrowing.3
- Operates at a lower infusion pressure than manual insufflation.4
The ESGAR Consensus Statement on CT-Colonography states that for optimal colonic distension:
- CO2 is the distension agent of choice5
- Automated insufflation of CO2 is optimal5
REFERENCES: 1. Shinners TJ, Pickhardt PJ, Taylor AJ, Jones DA, Olsen CH. Patient-controlled room air insufflation versus automated carbon dioxide delivery for CT colonography. AJR 2006; 186: 1491-1496. 2. Dachman AH. Radiology 2006; 239(2): 317-321. 3. Kim et al. Automated Carbon Dioxide Insufflation for CT Colonography: Effectiveness of Colonic Distention in Cancer Patients with Severe Luminal Narrowing. AJR 2008; 190: 698-706. 4. Williams R. CO2 hand bulb colon distention used with CT colonography [industrial scientific report]. Westbury, NY: E-Z-EM, Inc., 2002. 5. Stuart A, Taylor SA, Laghi A, Lefere P, Halligan S, Stoker J. European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR): Consensus statement on CT colonography. Eur Radiol (2007) 17:575-579.
This product is not available for sale in the United States. MedicCO2LON is a trademark of Medicsight PLC its manufacturer. MEDRAD is an exclusive distributor of MedicCO2LON in select markets.