How Flo Trac Monitor Technology Helps Save Lives

The FloTrac system is a minimally invasive cardiac output monitor that uses pulse contour analysis to determine a patient's fluid status. It connects to an existing arterial line to provide continuous updates on the patient's status, helping clinicians make proactive decisions about their treatment. The FloTrac system is particularly useful in moderate- to high-risk surgery and ICU settings, where it can provide insight into the patient's hemodynamic status, including stroke volume and cardiac output. However, it is less accurate in patients with septic shock, advanced liver disease, or other conditions associated with decreased vascular tone.

The FloTrac system updates advanced hemodynamic parameters every 20 seconds

The FloTrac system is a proven solution for advanced hemodynamic monitoring. It is a minimally invasive cardiac output monitor that uses pulse contour analysis to calculate key flow parameters. The system is attached to an already inserted radial arterial line and uses pressure readings from the arterial line to calculate the cardiac output and other derived parameters.

The advanced hemodynamic parameters provided by the FloTrac system include Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), Stroke Volume Variation (SVV), and Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR). The FloTrac system algorithm is based on the principle that aortic pulse pressure (PP) is proportional to stroke volume (SV) and inversely related to aortic compliance. The algorithm compensates for the effects of compliance on PP based on age, gender, and body surface area (BSA).

The FloTrac system has been used in fluid management and cardiac output monitoring in medical conditions such as sepsis. However, it is important to note that the system may not provide accurate measurements in patients with septic shock, advanced liver disease, or other medical conditions associated with decreased vascular tone. In these cases, the FloTrac measurements may underestimate the cardiac output and have a high percentage error.

It is a proven solution for advanced hemodynamic monitoring

The FloTrac system is a proven solution for advanced hemodynamic monitoring. It is a minimally invasive system that provides continuous insight to manage pressure and flow. The system automatically updates key flow parameters every 20 seconds, reflecting rapid physical changes in patients. This is especially useful in moderate- to high-risk surgery and ICU settings.

The FloTrac sensor connects to any existing arterial line, helping clinicians accurately assess and manage patients' physiological status during surgery and recovery. The advanced hemodynamic parameters provided by the FloTrac sensor offer continuous insight to more accurately determine a patient's fluid status. This is achieved through the integration of the sensor with the HemoSphere advanced monitoring platform, which shows the patient's status at a glance.

The FloTrac system is based on the principle that aortic pulse pressure (PP) is proportional to stroke volume (SV) and inversely related to aortic compliance. The system algorithm compensates for the effects of compliance on PP based on age, gender, and body surface area (BSA). Through continuous beat detection and analysis, the system enables the display and use of SVV in patients with multiple premature atrial or ventricular contractions. This allows clinicians to guide volume resuscitation despite most arrhythmias.

The FloTrac system has been used on millions of patients worldwide and is referenced in over 300+ clinical studies spanning the OR and ICU. It provides a clear hemodynamic picture across various patient conditions and surgical procedures, offering specific monitoring of a broad range of changing patient conditions.

FloTrac is a minimally invasive cardiac output monitor

The FloTrac sensor connects to any existing arterial catheter or line and integrates with the HemoSphere advanced monitoring platform to show patient status at a glance. This provides visual clinical support and increased clarity in volume administration during surgical procedures. The FloTrac system is based on the principle that aortic pulse pressure (PP) is proportional to stroke volume (SV) and inversely related to aortic compliance. The system algorithm compensates for the effects of compliance on PP based on age, gender, and body surface area (BSA).

The FloTrac system has been used in fluid management and cardiac output monitoring in medical conditions such as sepsis. However, it is important to note that in patients with septic shock, advanced liver disease, and other conditions associated with decreased vascular tone, the FloTrac system may not provide accurate enough measurements. In these cases, FloTrac measurements may underestimate the cardiac output and have a high percentage error.

The FloTrac system offers a proven solution for advanced hemodynamic monitoring, providing continuous clinical decision support to guide individualized treatment decisions. It has been chosen to monitor over 5.2 million patients in 73 countries and is referenced in over 300 clinical studies spanning the operating room and intensive care unit (ICU) settings.

It uses pulse contour analysis to calculate cardiac output

The FloTrac system is a minimally invasive cardiac output monitor that uses pulse contour analysis to calculate cardiac output. It is a proven solution for advanced hemodynamic monitoring that automatically calculates key flow parameters every 20 seconds. The FloTrac system is connected to an already inserted radial arterial line and uses pressure readings from the arterial line to calculate cardiac output and other derived parameters.

Pulse contour analysis is a mathematical analysis of the arterial blood pressure waveform, which is a complex signal determined by various physiological factors, including left ventricular stroke volume, aortic compliance, vascular resistance, and wave reflection phenomena. Pulse contour analysis enables cardiac output to be estimated continuously and in real time.

The FloTrac system uses the manufacturer's patented algorithms to calculate cardiac output based on pulse contour analysis. It is a minimally invasive internally calibrated pulse wave analysis system that is based on the assumption of a close relation between pulse pressure and cardiac output. The system statistically analyzes pulse pressure characteristics and corrects them for waveform features resembling vascular tone.

The FloTrac system has been used in studies of goal-directed therapy, which refers to protocolized hemodynamic treatment strategies that are used to titrate fluids, vasopressors, and inotropes to predefined target values of hemodynamic variables to optimize global cardiovascular dynamics and maintain adequate organ perfusion pressure and oxygen delivery. The system has also been used to monitor cardiac output during tests of fluid responsiveness, such as fluid challenges or passive leg raising tests, in critically ill patients with complex circulatory shock.

While the FloTrac system has been shown to be beneficial in certain applications, it is important to note that the accuracy of pulse contour analysis-derived cardiac output measurements may be limited in certain situations. The transformation of the arterial waveform signal as a pressure measurement to a cardiac output as a volume per time parameter requires a concise knowledge of the dynamic characteristics of the arterial vasculature, which cannot be measured non-invasively and must be estimated. Additionally, the accuracy of minimally invasive pulse contour analysis systems may be affected by the quality of the arterial blood pressure waveform signal, with over-dampened and under-dampened waveforms indicating insufficient dynamic response characteristics.

It is used to monitor patients during surgery and recovery

The FloTrac system is a proven solution for advanced hemodynamic monitoring. It is a minimally invasive system that can be attached to an already inserted radial arterial line. It provides continuous insight to manage pressure and flow, automatically updating key flow parameters every 20 seconds. This reflects rapid physical changes in moderate- to high-risk surgery and ICU settings.

The FloTrac system is used to monitor patients during surgery and recovery. It is connected to any existing arterial line, helping clinicians more accurately assess and manage patients' physiological status. The system is integrated with the HemoSphere advanced monitoring platform, which shows the patient's status at a glance. This provides visual clinical support and increased clarity in volume administration.

The FloTrac system is particularly useful for monitoring patients during surgery. It can be used perioperatively to proactively manage a patient's physiological status in rapidly changing clinical situations in acute care settings. The system provides advanced hemodynamic parameters, including Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), Stroke Volume Variation (SVV), and Systemic Vascular Resistance (SVR). These parameters offer clinical support to guide individualized treatment decisions.

The FloTrac system has been used on millions of patients worldwide and is chosen to monitor over 5.2 million patients in 73 countries. It is referenced in over 300+ clinical studies spanning the OR and ICU settings.

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