ADVANCED CIRCULATORY SYSTEMS INC 12-2415-000 CirQPOD Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator

The CirQPOD Intrathoracic Pressure Regulator (IPR) System provides IPR therapy, intended to increase circulation and blood pressure in non-spontaneously breathing patients.The CirQPOD employs a single use, disposable blower device connected to the CirQPOD Motor - used in combination with a ventilator source - to deliver a positive pressure breath (ventilation) to a patient. The CirQPOD’s mechanism of action derives from the physiologic principle that lower intrathoracic pressure will increase venous return to the heart. The increase in venous return results in increased cardiac output, circulation, and blood pressure.When inserted within a standard respiratory circuit between the patient and a ventilation source, the CirQPOD generates negative pressure during the expiratory phase to create sub-atmospheric intrathoracic pressure between the periods of positive pressure ventilations.