A highly accurate, precise, and tailorable tissue oximetry system for continuous monitoring*
The ForeSight Elite tissue oximetry system continuously monitors oxygen saturation, noninvasively. The ForeSight Elite system is now available on the HemoSphere advanced monitoring platform, giving you a comprehensive view of tissue oximetry and advanced hemodynamics on one monitor so you can ensure your patient is adequately perfused.
Knowing your patient's brain is monitored, knowing your intervention is supported by data, and knowing the numbers on the screen are accurate.
ForeSight Elite system
- Incorporates five precise wavelengths of near infrared light (NIRS) enabling highly accurate performance
- Compensates for patient tissue properties and the effects of melanin due to a thoughtfully validated and patented algorithm
- Sensors accommodate anatomical differences of each unique patient
- Offers pediatric-specific mode
- Available on HemoSphere advanced monitoring platform so you can view tissue oximetry and advanced hemodynamics on one monitor
Reliable, real-time monitoring of surgical patients provides decision support for detecting and managing hypoxic events as soon as they occur.
ForeSight Elite sensors deliver accurate performance and precision in tissue oximetry
With ForeSight Elite system, you gain access to accurate readings that account for a range of tissue and skin tone, as well as oxygenation insights you can act on. Delivered at a variation range of approximately +/- 3.05%*
*At one standard deviation for cerebral StO2 measurements using the larger sensor
5 wavelengths of near infrared light (NIRS) for effective tissue interrogation
ForeSight Elite sensor technology allows for effective tissue interrogation. By incorporating 5 wavelengths of near-infrared light to analyze tissue, ForeSight Elite system provides a broad spectrum of NIRS wavelengths (685, 730, 770, 810, 870nm). This technology allows for effective tissue interrogation at points where oxygenated and deoxygenated hemoglobin are more greatly distinguished for highly accurate performance.
For accurate cerebral tissue oximetry monitoring, it is essential that near-infrared light penetrates at an appropriate depth.
ForeSight Elite sensor design generates a depth of light penetration up to 2.5 cmStudies show that adults often have skin-to-grey matter distances of greater than 2.0 cm6
ForeSight Elite system is tailored to accommodate anatomical differences
ForeSight Elite sensors are designed to provide the appropriate depth of NIRS penetration to accommodate the unique anatomy of adults over
40 kg to the tiniest neonates and patients in between.
Thoughtfully validated algorithm
ForeSight Elite system uses a patented algorithm to interpret a patient's tissue oxygen saturation. This algorithm eliminates the need for a pre-induction baseline as it calibrates on the patient to account for:
- Specific tissue beds (cerebral tissue and skeletal muscle sites)
- Skin pigmentation and melanin
ForeSight Elite sensors come in multiple sizes that feature different depths of light penetration
ForeSight Elite has 4 distinct sensors to be used in cerebral and non-cerebral locations such as legs, abdomen, flank, shoulders and arms.
ForeSight Elite large sensor (≥ 40 kg)
20 sensors/box
New model number: FSESL
Previous model number:
01-07-2103
ForeSight Elite medium sensor (≥ 3 kg)
20 sensors/box
New model number: FSESM
Previous model number:
01-07-2102
ForeSight Elite small sensor (< 8 kg)*
20 sensors/box
New model number: FSESS
Previous Model number:
01-07-2101
ForeSight Elite non-adhesive small sensor (< 8 kg)*
10 sensors/box
New model number: FSESNS
Previous model number:
01-07-2100
* < 8kg for cerebral use and < 5kg for non-cerebral use
Pediatric-specific mode
ForeSight Elite tissue oximetry system has a pediatric-specific mode that is tailored to account for the individual anatomical differences between neonates, infants, and children. The algorithm locates and factors out effects of meconium on oximetry readings to deliver accurate oxygen saturation metrics. Both pediatric sensors feature cushioned patient interfaces to protect delicate skin and CoolLight technology to reduce heat generation and transfer to tissue under the sensor.
Cerebral desaturations can be serious and may lead to complications
Studies show that desaturations occur in up to 80% of certain procedures, creating a need for reliable technology to detect them.
The risks associated with desaturations include:
- Increased post-operative nausea and vomiting
- Cognitive dysfunction
- Extended time on mechanical ventilation
- Extra days spent in the hospital or ICU
Incidence of desaturations by procedure
Having a comprehensive picture of oxygen delivery and consumption may allow you to reduce the clinical implications of prolonged desaturations.
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ForeSight Elite tissue oximetry setup video
This setup video details the process of setting up the ForeSight Elite sensors with the HemoSphere advanced monitor.
ForeSight Elite tissue oximetry setup guide
| Previous model numbers | New model numbers | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01-07-2103 | FSESL | ForeSight Elite large sensor (≥ 40 kg), 20 sensors/box |
| 01-07-2102 | FSESM | ForeSight Elite medium sensor (≥ 3 kg), 20 sensors/box |
| 01-07-2101 | FSESS | ForeSight Elite small sensor (< 8 kg), 20 sensors/box |
| 01-07-2100 | FSESNS | ForeSight Elite non-adhesive small sensor (< 8 kg), 10 sensors/box |
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