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The professional's guide to product selection
The professional's guide to product selection
SpiroSense is a PC spirometer (SpiroSensePro) for healthcare professionals, which also includes the option of adding a mobile spirometer (mySpiroSense) for patients to use at home. This combination of spirometers enables the snapshot readings obtained in the clinic by the healthcare professional to be supplemented with measurements taken by the patient at home.
The patient spirometer, mySpiroSense, stores a complete FVC in an electronic diary. A traffic light feedback system provides the patient with information about the quality of the measurement he has performed. At the next clinic visit, the stored data can be downloaded to the SpiroSensePro Software for evaluation by the practitioner.
Automatic calibration ensures data quality and hot wire sensor technology provides high measurement accuracy, even at low flow rates. The software presents the parameters in graph form.
A software animation program means that even small children can perform the correct breathing technique, so SpiroSense is particularly suitable for use in paediatrics.
Stockists: Pari Medical
On request.
For patients with very low peak flow readings. This meter is individually calibrated to ensure high levels of inter- and intra-device accuracy. The one-way valve reduces the risk of cross infection.
Stockist: Medisave
The Windmill Trainer has been designed as a training aid to develop good peak expiratory flow (PEF) technique in:
• children
• elderly
• people with language or learning difficulties.
The windmill adds an element of fun, particularly for children.
Stockist: Medisave
• measuring range 60–900 l/min
• accuracy of <5%
• recommended shelf life of three years
• conforms to EU standards.
A simple respiratory monitor that measures PEF and forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1).
FEV1 has less diurnal variability and is less effort dependent than PEF, so is a valuable measure. Suitable for home or clinic use, the device can be integrated with a smartphone or tablet for ePRO data collection. It offers greater accuracy than mechanical peak flow meters and eliminates the need for paper record cards.
It automatically stores best readings and displays each reading as a percentage of the personal best for both PEF and FEV1. The PEF and FEV1 zones can be personalised and 600 test sessions can be saved.
It has a large easy-to-read display and uses AAA batteries. It has an easy to clean mouthpiece and flowhead and can be used in conjunction with Vitalograph SafeTway mouthpieces in a clinic.
The web-enabled myPEF is supplied with a unique ID card allowing users access to a secure website where they can enter their PEF readings. This eliminates the need for paper records and supports data accuracy. Data trending and customised colour zones can provide pre-symptomatic indications of potential asthma exacerbations. It has easy-to-read graphical data display and report generation featuring plotting, trending and time stamping functions. Clinicians can be granted access to view patients’ PEF results online for reliable, cost-effective remote monitoring. Ergonomically designed for maximum comfort and ease of use.