RAMSŪ M-200 Medical Gas Monitor General Information
"All" Gas Monitoring System
The RAMS quadrupole mass spectrometer system is designed for use in the operating room,
ICU or other critical care areas where breath-to-breath monitoring of both inspired and
expired gases is desired.
Using the RAMSŪ (Random Access Mass Spectrometer) unit as its analyzer, the M-200
system is designed to analyze respiratory and commonly used anesthetic gases. The RAMS is
capable of measuring any mass-to-charge ratio in the range of 1 to 250 AMU. Through
software control, it can be configured to measure additional gases. The M-200 system is
configured to measure O2, CO2, N2, N2O,
Halothane, Enflurane, Isoflurane, Desflurane, and Sevoflurane. Up to 9 gases can be
monitored simultaneously.
The ability to measure nitrogen assures the caregiver the integrity of the delivery
system. Also the sensitivity of the nitrogen channel to .1%, may allow for early
indication of air embolism during surgery.
The integration of RAMS data into Marquette's vital signs monitors, provides waveform
display, inspired and expired digital gas values including respiratory rate, integrated
alarms, graphic and tabular trend values.
The flowrate of 250 ml/min makes the M-200 monitor the premier instrument for a wide
range of patients. The coextruded PE/PVC sampling cannula is unaffected by anesthetic
agents, and the Aqua-KnotŪ II water trap prevents water from entering the sample chamber.
The unit can be mounted on its own cart or integrated into a variety of anesthesia gas
machines.
The RAMS unit offers a unique design that incorporates a patented micro litre valve,
the flexibility of a quadrupole filter and a Faraday cup detector. These analyzers are
currently NASA's choice for the space environment because of their reliability, accuracy
and automation. |
