The TIDAL WAVE Sp extends the Novametrix' family of capnography products. Along with the original TIDAL WAVE , they are the only handheld, mainstream capnographs available today, and provide immediate feedback on the patient's airway condition and ventilatory status. Based on the same technology as our bedside capnographs, Novametrix miniaturized the size, not the performance. TIDAL WAVE Sp is ideal for use in emergency and transport settings.

Solid state mainstream sensor. Single beam, non-dispersive infrared (NDIR) absorption, ratiometric measurement.

• Initialisation Time: Capnogram within 15 seconds, full specifications within 60 seconds. 
• Calibration: No calibration required. 

CAPNOSTAT® Mainstream CO2 Sensor

• Size: 3.30 × 4.24 × 2.16 cm (1.30 × 1.67 × 0.85 in.)
• Weight: 18 grams (0.64 oz.), cable excluded
• Shock Resistance: Withstands repeated six foot drops to a hard surface

CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)

• Range: 0 - 150 mmHg
• Accuracy:
  ±2 mmHg (for 0 - 40 mmHg),
  ±5% of reading (for 41 - 70 mmHg),
  ±8% of reading (for 71 - 150 mmHg)
• Resolution: 1 mmHg
• Response Time: 60 ms
• Units: mmHg, kPa, or %
• Compensations: N2O & O2 (selectable), Pb (automatic)
• Capnogram: Selectable sweep speed

Respiratory Rate

• Accuracy: ±1 br/min
• Range: 0-150 br/min
• Resolution: 1 br/min

Sampling Flow Rate

• 180 ml/min (for non-intubated patients)
• Response time is less than 200 ms at 180 ml/min flow

Pulse Oximeter 

• Red/Infrared absorption 
• SpO2 (Oxygen Saturation)
• Range: 0-100%
• Accuracy: ±2% SpO2 (for 80-100% SpO2)
• (1 SD, or 68% of readings within claim) Unspecified for 0-79% SpO2
• Resolution: 1%
• Averaging: Menu selectable 2 or 8 seconds 

Pulse Rate

• Range: 30-250 bpm
• Accuracy: ±1% of full scale
• Resolution: 1 bpm
• Averaging: 8 seconds 

Sensors Reusable Y-Sensor (can be sterilized and used with all patient populations); reusable adult finger sensor

Alerts

• Limits:Adjustable limits for ETCO2, SpO2,
• Respiratory Rate and Pulse Rate.
• No Respiration Detected adjustable timeout.
  Audio:
• Adjustable volume, two minute silence or off (LED indicators)
  Visual: On-screen and LED

Display

• Type: Dot matrix, backlit (LCD)
• Size: 2.2 x 1.1 inches

Trending Capabilities

• Memory: 24 hr., battery backed
• Format: 30 minute on-screen or printed in trend or tabular mode.
• Download data to personal computer for use with NovaCARD software

Communication Output 

RS232 to Seiko DPU-414 printer, NovaCARD software or computer

Physical

• Size (height, width, depth): 20 x 9.5 x 4.8 cm (8 x 3.75 x 1.875 in.)
• Weight: 793 grams (28 oz.).

Electrical

External Supply (optional)
- Input: 120 VAC 60 Hz, or 220 VAC 50 Hz
- Battery: Nickel-Metal-Hydride (NiMH): 4.5 hour life
- Battery: Standard AA lithium: 5.5 hour life 
 
Environmental 

• Operating temperature: 0 to +40 °C (32-104 °F)
• Operating humidity: 0 to 90% RH non-condensing.