Your country is not included? Please visit our global website Language Why Pulmonary Monitoring Devices Rely on KNF Pumps KNF’s compact, reliable gas diaphragm pumps are essential components of critical pulmonary monitoring devices. Monitoring a patient’s pulmonary function is a critical part of many medical applications. Pulmonary monitoring devices extract small amounts of the patient’s breath and transfer them to gas sensors via a pump. These analyzers then measure the concentration of CO2, O2, and other gases to ensure safety during medical procedures – especially during anesthesia or sedation. Diaphragm pumps are an essential component of medical devices that perform this analysis. Pulmonary Monitoring Ensures Patient Safety Monitoring a patient’s pulmonary function allows medical professionals to predict complications that other types of monitoring cannot. Detecting a change in CO2 levels can help prevent embolisms and indicate blood flow and tissue abnormalities. Pulmonary monitoring is also important outside of surgical applications. CO2 levels can help doctors predict outcomes for patients in intensive care settings. Smaller, mobile pulmonary monitoring devices can also be used to measure the effectiveness of chest compressions during CPR. Reliability is Essential When Lives Are at Stake Because many of these devices are operating in life-critical environments, pulmonary monitoring equipment requires pumps that are consistent and reliable. These applications demand continuous operation, as failure could result in severe consequences for the patient. Because the analyzers are used in surgical environments close to a patient, they need to be highly clean and produce minimal noise and vibration. Low power consumption is also a requirement. Ideally, the pump will be placed close to the sensor to ensure sample integrity and fast results, so compactness and customizability are also essential. KNF NMP Series Pumps Meet the Strict Need of Pulmonary Monitoring Systems KNF’s NMP 015.1.2 offers the reliability demanded of pulmonary monitoring applications along with a compact design. It features a maximum flow rate of 2.2 l/min with maximum pressure of 0.55 bar (rel.) and maximum vacuum of 600 mbar (rel.). It is available with a variety of customization options, including a digitally adjustable motor. The NMP 015.1.2 runs maintenance free and is capable of operating at a very low noise level. KNF’s NMP 015.1.2 provides a good flow rate and outstanding reliability, both requirements of pulmonary monitoring applications For pulmonary monitoring requiring higher flow, the NMP 830 should be considered. It offers a maximum flow rate of 3.1 l/min, maximum pressure of 1.4 bar (rel.) and maximum vacuum of 250 mbar (abs.). The NMP 830 provides an excellent performance-to-size ratio, along with low pulsation and quiet operation required of pulmonary monitoring applications. KNF’s NMP 830 is a strong option for pulmonary monitoring applications where higher flow is required. Contact a KNF Engineer Today Do you want to find out more about our customized pump solutions and service opportunities? Get in touch with our local sales representatives.