Testing Modalities/Diagnostics

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Pulse Oximetry

Masimo Highly Accurate in Pediatric Respiratory Rate Study

Masimo announced the results of a study published in Pneumonia in which independent researchers in New Delhi, India, investigated the accuracy of Masimo RRp® on pediatric patients with the Rad-G™ Pulse Oximeter by comparing it to clinician-determined values while performing routine assessment of children admitted to outpatient and emergency departments.1 RRp provides respiration rate […]

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Polysomnography

Nox A1 PSG System Now Available in the U.S.

The Nox A1 PSG System is now available in the U.S. The Nox A1 is a highly flexible PSG system with in-lab and ambulatory capabilities that delivers reliable quality recordings and patient satisfaction. Innovations in a number of key areas such as ergonomics, robustness, scalability, flexibility, and use of new technology are combined to create […]

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Spirometry

Does Your Spirometry Measure Up?

By Robyn Frechette Or are you blowing it? Spirometry is the most commonly used test for pulmonary function diagnostics, but just because it’s common doesn’t mean that the patients performing the tests and the technicians conducting the tests are well-seasoned experts. In fact, many times subpar efforts that do not […]

Spirometry

FDA Clears First Home Use Spirometer

Monitored Therapeutics, Inc. (MTI), an emerging best-in-class remote patient management company, has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its GoSpiro® Home Spirometer. This is the first spirometer that was specifically developed as a home-use wireless connected spirometer that works with a wide range of smartphones, tablets or PCs. Michael Taylor, Chief […]