Flotrac System
The clarity to consistently maintain
patients in the optimal volume range
Flotrac System
The clarity to consistently maintain
patients in the optimal volume range
The FloTrac system automatically updates advanced parameters every 20 seconds, reflecting rapid physical changes in moderate to high-risk surgery more accurately. Advanced hemodynamic parameters provided by the FloTrac sensor offer you continuous insight to more accurately determine your patient’s fluid status. The minimally-invasive FloTrac sensor connects to any existing arterial catheter.
In just a decade, the FloTrac sensor has been chosen by clinicians more than any other volume management solution to manage over 2.5 million patients worldwide.*†
The FloTrac system algorithm has evolved based on a broad and expanding patient database that allows ongoing system performance improvements. In this latest evolution (v.4.0), Edwards continues to expand the database to include a more diverse surgical patient population in order to continuously inform and evolve the algorithm. Specifically, more of the following high-risk surgical patients were added to the database including, but not limited to:
- GI
- Esophogael
- Pancreaticoduodenectomy (Whipple)
- Kidney Transplant
- Nephrectomy
- Hip Replacement Esophagectomy
FloTrac sensor
| Model | Description | Length | Unit of Measure |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHD8 | FloTrac sensor | 84 in / 213 cm | EA |
| MHD85 | FloTrac sensor | 84 in / 213 cm | 5 EA |
| MHD6 | FloTrac sensor | 60 in / 152 cm | EA |
| MHD65 | FloTrac sensor | 60 in / 152 cm | 5 EA |
| MHD6AZ | FloTrac sensor with VAMP adult system | 60 in / 152 cm | EA |
| MHD6AZ5 | FloTrac sensor with VAMP adult system | 60 in / 152 cm | 5 EA |
EV1000 clinical platform
| Model | Description |
|---|---|
| EVFTC1 | FloTrac Short |
| EVFTCL | FloTrac Long |
| EVEC1 | Ethernet Short |
| EVECL | Ethernet Long |
| EVVVTC1 | VolumeView Cable |
| EVMB1 | Monitor Bracket |
| EVBB1 | Databox Bracket |
| EVPB1 | Power Adapter Bracket |
| EVS1 | Table Stand |
| EVPSB220 | Power Adapter, 220V (Class I) |
| EVPSB220L | Power Adapter, 220V Long (Class I) |
| EVDTH4 | Transducer Holder |
| EV1000A | EV1000 Platform |
| EVRS | Rollstand |
*Data on file
†The FloTrac system is comprised of the FloTrac sensor and the Vigileo monitor or the EV1000 clinical platform.
Advanced hemodynamic parameters, when implemented within a PGDT protocol, are demonstrated to reduce post-surgical complications in moderate to high-risk surgery patients. 19 The FloTrac system provides advanced hemodynamic paratmeters that can be used in PGDT to control variability in volume administration and help you maintain your patient in the optimal volume range.
- Stroke Volume Optimization (SV) 4–12
Stroke volume measurement with the FloTrac sensor enables an individualized approach for administering fluid until SV reaches a plateau on the Frank-Starling curve, to prevent hypovolemia and excessive fluid administration.
- Stroke Volume Variation Optimization (SVV) 13
For control-ventilated patients, SVV has proved to be a highly sensitive and specific indicator for pre-load responsiveness, serving as an accurate marker of patient status on the Frank-Starling curve.
- Oxygen Delivery Optimization (DO 2 with CCO) 14
Continuous cardiac output (CCO) measured by the FloTrac system can be used (in combination with SaO 2 and hemoglobin) to monitor and optimize DO 2 with fluid (including red blood cells) and inotropic agents.
30+ randomized controlled trials and 14+ metaanalyses have demonstrated clinical benefits of hemodynamic optimization over traditional volume management. 15-18
Advanced hemodynamic parameters, when implemented within a PGDT protocol, are demonstrated to reduce postsurgical complications in moderate to high-risk surgery patients. 19 The FloTrac system provides advanced hemodynamic parameters that can be used in PGDT to control variability in volume administration and help you maintain your patient in the optimal volume range.
Edwards Critical Care Education
Edwards has been providing science-based education since 1972. We offer a full range of on-line, in-print and on-site programs that are available to your clinicians or staff.
Following are relevant educational tools:
An integrated hemodynamic monitoring system
The FloTrac sensor integrates with the Edwards EV1000 clinical platform to show patient status at a glance, for visual clinical support and increased clarity in volume administration during moderate to high-risk surgical procedures.
The EV1000 clinical platform now offers the next perspective on guiding volume administration when used with the FloTrac system. The latest visual clinical support screens available on the EV1000 clinical platform enable you to maintain your patients in the optimal volume range and reduce volume administration variability. Time In Target facilitates Perioperative Goal-Directed Therapy (PGDT) compliance, helping the user to track and manage key parameters, and create and monitor customized protocols.
Click here for complete software requirements and to download your PGDT analytics software.
This latest software update includes expanded monitoring, specifically:
- Addition of SVR parameter by adding a CVP updates
- Addition of blood pressures and pulse rate at key parameters
- MAP,
SYS and DIA as primary parameters - Ability to view BP waveform
To update your existing EV1000 clinical platform, contact Edwards Lifesciences today.
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