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What does a Smokerlyzer test for?
A hand-held carbon monoxide monitor, such as a Smokerlyzer®, is a device used to measure the level of carbon monoxide (CO) in the body via a breath test. The monitor measures the level of CO in a person’s breath, which indirectly measures the level in the blood.
What is a Smokerlyzer?
The Smokerlyzer® monitors instantly and non-invasively measure the amount of CO on a smoker’s breath and for professionals it is a way to biochemically establish smoking status and for the smokers themselves the Smokerlyzer® is a motivational visual aid (similar to what the scale is to watching your weight) to …
What causes high carbon monoxide levels in blood?
Carbon monoxide poisoning is caused by inhaling combustion fumes. When too much carbon monoxide is in the air you’re breathing, your body replaces the oxygen in your red blood cells with carbon monoxide.
How long does nicotine stay in your system breathalyzer?
Doctors confirmed that nicotine amount often remains in the saliva up to 11 hours and in heavy smokers, the nicotine amount can even stay for 4- 5 days in most cases. Nicotine saliva test is thought to be one of the most exact nicotine tests which are most preferred these days.
What should a non smokers carbon monoxide reading be?
0–6 ppm
Despite these small differences it seems safe to assume that for non-smokers in our population the normal range of breath carbon monoxide should be considered to be from 0–6 ppm.
How long does carbon monoxide stay in your system after smoking?
CO has a short half-life, with elimination slowing as the concentration decreases and is usually undetectable around 24 hours after the last cigarette. This makes it a useful marker of regular smoking.
What is a high CO reading?
Levels of carbon monoxide exposure range from low to dangerous: Low level: 50 PPM and less. Mid level: Between 51 PPM and 100 PPM. High level: Greater than 101 PPM if no one is experiencing symptoms. Dangerous level: Greater than 101 PPM if someone is experiencing symptoms.
What is a smokerlyzer ®?
The products in the Smokerlyzer ® range are all breath carbon monoxide (CO) monitors to aid smoking cessation. The monitors measure the amount of CO on a smoker’s breath.
What is micro +™ smokerlyzer ® CO monitor?
CO breath and foetal %COHb %FCOHb monitor to help people stop smoking. The Micro +™ Smokerlyzer ® CO monitor is the new and improved version of the revolutionary Micro +™ Smokerlyzer ®.
Can I use products containing alcohol on the smokerlyzer® range?
Products containing alcohol cannot be used on any of the Smokerlyzer ® range. Pack of 50 wipes. To ensure optimum performance or if you suspect a sensor drift you can perform a function check on the Micro +™ using 20ppm CO gas, 1 x calibration adapter and 1 x regulator.
Are Bedfont products and consumables safe?
Years of research and vigorous testing ensures our Bedfont ® products and consumables are not only safe for consumer use, but compliant with Medical Device Regulations. Use of counterfeit or non-Bedfont ® approved accessories and consumables may result in loss of performance and/or damage to your device.