The Covidien INVOS 5100C oximeter: the benchmark in regional tissue oxygen monitoring
The INVOS 5100C is an innovative medical monitoring device that provides continuous monitoring of haemoglobin oxygen saturation in tissues, particularly in the brain and somatic tissues. Using near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS), this oximeter provides essential, dynamic data that helps anticipate or correct episodes of hypoxia, thereby helping to limit neurological or organ complications during critical procedures.
Its technology is based on the emission of specific wavelengths through tissue, which are then captured by detectors placed at varying depths below the sensor. This data enables real-time calculation of regional oxygen saturation (rSO₂), refreshed every five seconds. The user then has continuous, direct information on local tissue perfusion.
Compact and portable, the 5100C model is designed for use in operating theatres, intensive care units and recovery rooms. It is particularly useful in situations where cerebral perfusion is critical, such as during cardiovascular surgery or in the post-operative monitoring of newborns, children or adults at risk of ischaemia.
The system can monitor up to four body areas simultaneously, with sensors adapted to the target area (cerebral or somatic) and the patient's morphology (adult, paediatric, neonatal). It also offers a case archiving function, allowing data to be saved and analysed retrospectively via USB or serial port.
The colour screen clearly displays rSO₂ values, trend curves, configurable alarms and marked events. The system also allows moving averages to be applied to filter data in the event of unstable physiological variations. Thanks to its backup battery, it can operate for approximately 20 minutes in the event of a power failure, ensuring continuity of monitoring.
The INVOS 5100C is a powerful, intuitive and secure clinical tool that facilitates better decision-making and enables greater responsiveness to haemodynamic changes in patients. It is designed for healthcare professionals who want to improve clinical outcomes and safety in the operating theatre, intensive care or neonatal units.
