Since its conceptual inception in the 1970s, Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) has undergone significant advancements. It is now a non-invasive means of monitoring ventilation and air variations in the lungs. EIT is on the verge of becoming the new standard of bedside lung monitoring in intensive care units.

Two belts of electrodes are placed around the patient’s thorax. This allows the variation of air in the lungs to be observed in real-time and at the bedside. This significant milestone enables healthcare professionals to individualise ventilation thanks to instantaneous visual feedback of the patient’s status.

With the ENLIGHT 2100 and the dedicated team at Timpel Medical, healthcare specialists can access a radiation-free solution to support daily interventions, including those performed by physicians, nurses or respiratory therapists. Our Electrical Impedance Tomograph is compatible with all ventilators.

The objective of Timpel is to reduce the time spent on treatment decisions based on assumptions and instead rely on precise, regional and live information. The ENLIGHT 2100 enables the assessment of an individual’s response to ventilatory changes, while allowing clinical actions and measurements to reduce complications.

The ENLIGHT 2100 can be used to provide comprehensive oversight of patients from the moment of ICU admission through the crucial weaning process. This continuous monitoring ensures timely interventions and optimal patient care, thereby bridging the gap between technology and medicine for an improved outcome. This is important because every patient is unique.

It is therefore erroneous to assume that a single approach will suit all patients.