Dräger Cato Edition: A Reliable and High-Performance Anesthesia Solution
The Dräger Cato Edition is an anesthesia workstation specifically developed to provide optimized care for patients under general anesthesia. This station integrates a high-performance ventilator, precise gas supply, and a monitoring system, enabling anesthesiologists to control all essential respiratory parameters in real-time.
Equipped with a mechanical ventilation system, the Cato Edition supports various ventilation modes, including IPPV (Intermittent Positive Pressure Ventilation), SIMV (Synchronized Intermittent Mandatory Ventilation), and spontaneous ventilation with pressure support. This device allows for fine-tuning of respiratory parameters based on the patient's physiological profile, ensuring optimal oxygenation and carbon dioxide elimination.
The measurement of anesthetic gases is integral to the apparatus. It provides continuous monitoring of oxygen (O₂), carbon dioxide (CO₂), and anesthetic agents such as halothane, enflurane, isoflurane, sevoflurane, and desflurane concentrations. The measurement technology used allows for rapid and precise detection of variations, ensuring rigorous control over anesthetic gas administration.
The Cato Edition's alarm management system is designed to ensure quick intervention in case of anomalies. It automatically adjusts alarm limits based on the selected ventilation mode, immediately alerting healthcare professionals to oxygen desaturation, hypercapnia, or unusual variations in respiratory parameters. A monitoring screen displays real-time curves of pressure, expired volume, and inspiratory flow.
This model also stands out for its connectivity with patient monitors and hospital information systems via RS-232 interfaces. This allows for the integration of ventilation and monitoring data into the patient's medical record, facilitating post-operative follow-up and optimizing care.
In terms of ergonomics, the Cato Edition is designed to meet the demands of operating rooms. It features a modular mounting system for floor or suspended arm installation, depending on the facility's needs. The control screen and commands are accessible and easy to use, reducing the adaptation time for medical teams.
The Cato Edition is powered by a dual energy source, with a mains connection and an integrated backup power supply, ensuring continuity of use in case of power outages. This guarantees the device's reliability in emergency situations.
This model is compatible with a wide range of accessories, including anesthetic gas vaporizers, respiratory gas humidifiers, and hemodynamic monitoring monitors. This flexibility makes it an indispensable tool in environments requiring rigorous management of anesthesia and ventilation.
With its numerous features and hospital-grade design, the Dräger Cato Edition is a reference equipment for anesthesia management in medical settings.
