150
Participants
Start Date
November 30, 2006
Primary Completion Date
March 31, 2007
Study Completion Date
March 31, 2007
TwinGuard
A system consisting of an endoscopic bite block that fits together with a nasal cannula. After gastroscopy, the bite block is discarded leaving the patient receiving oxygen in recovery.An optional carbon dioxide sampling device fits with the TwinGuard in endoscopy to monitor expired air.
Standard endoscopic bite block
Placed in the mouth during gastroscopy to protect the endoscope and the patient's teeth
Standard nasal cannula
Delivers oxygen to the nose. Tubing runs from the nose around the back of the ears and under the chin which then runs to an oxygen source.
CO2 sample line
Samples expired air from a patients nose. Tubing is connected to a capnograph.
Trawax Pty Limited
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