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CardioHelp 2 Coming to Europe in 2025

At ECOS-TCS 2025 in Paris, I had the chance to see Getinge’s CardioHelp 2 in person and speak directly with one of their reps. Below is a quick summary of what’s actually different from the original.

What’s New

Redesigned Interface
A larger touchscreen with an intuitive layout and guided workflows for setup, troubleshooting, and operation.

Integrated Gas Blender
Now built into the system—no more external blender needed, even during transport.

Weight Reduction
The unit is over 25% lighter than the original. Carbon fiber components help reduce weight while keeping it durable.

SvO₂ Probe Update
Still locked to the machine, but now redesigned to improve reliability and reduce probe failure—this was a known issue with the original.

NIRS Integration
CardioHelp 2 is designed to support near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) for cerebral and somatic oxygenation monitoring.

Other Specs

Final Notes

I filmed a short video at the booth showing the new system.

More details are available at Getinge’s official site: getinge.com/int/campaigns/cardiohelp-2

Let me know if your team is planning to upgrade or stick with the original.

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