TIM GmbH — Medical technology for tomorrow, today. Founded in 1998 in Göttingen, Germany, TIM GmbH has become a successful consulting, development and manufacturing company in intensive care, anaesthesia and airway management. By combining medical and engineering expertise in ventilation and anaesthesia, TIM is able to understand clinical and care challenges and develop tailored concepts. TIM speaks the user’s language and works to improve the workplace environment through optimised medical devices that are easy to use. Inhalation sedation in intensive care — a modern alternative to intravenous sedation
Nauris Grāveris
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What is inhalation sedation?
Inhalation sedation is a method in which volatile anaesthetics such as sevoflurane or isoflurane are used to sedate the patient. Unlike traditional intravenous sedation, inhalation sedation allows precise control of the depth of sedation and provides faster patient wake-up once therapy is stopped.
In recent years inhalation sedation has become increasingly popular in intensive care units across Europe, particularly for patients requiring prolonged mechanical ventilation.
The MIRUS™ system
MIRUS™ is a modern electronic volatile anaesthetic delivery system intended for use with intensive care or anaesthesia ventilators. The system automatically calculates and delivers the required quantity of anaesthetic according to the patient’s ventilation parameters.
Key advantages:
Why choose inhalation sedation?
Faster wake-up
Volatile anaesthetics have highly predictable pharmacokinetics. Once sedation is stopped the anaesthetic is eliminated mainly through the lungs, allowing the patient to regain consciousness sooner and reducing the risk of prolonged sedation.
Precise control of sedation
MIRUS™ continuously analyses ventilation parameters and automatically adjusts anaesthetic delivery to maintain the chosen level of sedation.
Reduced use of intravenous sedatives
Inhalation sedation can reduce the need for large doses of propofol or other intravenous sedatives, which in some cases helps optimise the sedation strategy for intensive care patients.
LISA 44 — the next-generation reflector
LISA 44 is an MDR-certified single-use reflector system intended for use with MIRUS™. It efficiently reflects anaesthetic gases back into the patient’s breathing cycle for reuse, reducing anaesthetic consumption and environmental pollution. A single LISA 44 can be used for up to 7 days.
Safety
The MIRUS™ system is equipped with a number of safety features:
Medilink’s experience in the Baltics
Medilink is one of the most experienced suppliers of inhalation sedation solutions in the Baltic states. Our specialists provide:
Several MIRUS™ systems are already in use in Latvian hospitals, both in intensive care units and in anaesthesiology practice.
Would you like to know more?
Contact the Medilink specialists for information about the MIRUS™ system, LISA 44 reflectors, the clinical advantages and demonstration options at your medical facility.
Questions about Anaesthesia equipment?
We will prepare an offer, arrange a demonstration and advise you on the best solution for your institution.