Products 2025: Pulmonary Function Testing
A closer look as some of the latest spirometers and pulmonary function testing (PFT) diagnostic devices on the market from Jaeger Medical, MGC Diagnostics, Vitalograph / Morgan Scientific, and VacuMed.
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Products 2025: Pulmonary Function Testing
A closer look as some of the latest spirometers and pulmonary function testing (PFT) diagnostic devices on the market from Jaeger Medical, MGC Diagnostics, Vitalograph / Morgan Scientific, and VacuMed.
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Cystic Fibrosis and Abnormal Lung Function
Changes in lung function are of critical importance to patients with cystic fibrosis (CF), as lung function is a key indicator of disease progression and treatment effectiveness.
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ndd Medical Introduces EasyOne Sky Spirometer
The EasyOne Sky handheld spirometer from ndd Medical Technologies features a built-in coach to help simplify lung function testing.
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World COPD Day Highlights Spirometry
On November 20, the healthcare industry recognizes World COPD Day 2024 with an emphasis on importance of measuring lung function, also known as spirometry.
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DLCO and Asthma Management
Diffusion capacity of the lungs for carbon monoxide (DLCO) testing is used to assess the transfer of gases from the alveoli into the bloodstream. Abnormal DLCO results can help diagnose, distinguish, and manage cardiopulmonary diseases such as asthma.
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MGC Diagnostics Ascent Software Available for PFT, CPET
A new clearance from the FDA allows the MGC Diagnostics Ascent cardiorespiratory diagnostic software to be used for both pulmonary function testing (PFT) and cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET).
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Cosmed Releases Omnia 2.4.2 Software
Beginning October 2024, Cosmed released its Omnia 2.4.2 software, enabling greater performance with new software functionalities and enhancements.
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Vitalograph Acquires Morgan Scientific to Expand Respiratory Diagnostics
The acquisition of pulmonary function testing solutions partner Morgan Scientific will strengthen...
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Products 2024: Spirometry & PFT
A closer look as some of the latest spirometers and pulmonary function testing diagnostic devices on the market from MGC Diagnostics, MIR, Morgan Scientific, VacuMed, and Vitalograph.
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Eliminating Racial Bias in Spirometry/PFT Interpretation
Industry research has highlighted the potential of racial bias in the interpretation of spirometry and other PFT that can lead to delayed care (or lack of care) in Black patients.
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RT 2024 April-May: The Digital Edition
In RT’s April-May 2024 issue, COPD cases in women are projected to increase at a rate five times higher than in men through 2050. Meanwhile, how can RTs prevent inaccurate spirometry readings in African Americans and reduce unplanned extubations in the NICU/PICU? And why does capnography monitoring remain an underutilized tool?
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Studies Reinforce Accuracy of Flexicare Peak Flow Meter
Two independent studies that found Flexicare’s Mini-Wright Peak Flow Meter was one of only two peak flow devices that met the ISO 23747 measuring standards of accuracy.
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Plethysmography and Lung Volume Measurements
Understanding the pulmonary data that PFTs like plethysmography and other lung volume tests provide for adult and pediatric patients is essential to the respiratory care team.
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FDA Clears NuvoAir’s Air Next Spirometer for Home Use
The clearance allows Air Next to conduct full spirometry at home, providing clinical data that ensures patients can be monitored continuously.
Read MoreOn-demand Webinar: Guiding Asthma Care with Spirometry, FeNO, and Oscillometry
Watch RT Magazine’s on-demand webinar on asthma care and learn more about how spirometry, FeNO, and oscillometry are used in diagnosis and disease management.
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FDA Clears Alveoair Digital Spirometer
The US FDA has granted 510(k) clearance to the alveoair digital spirometer, according to a press release by the manufacturer, alveofit.
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Products 2023: PFT & Spirometry
A closer look as some of the latest spirometers and pulmonary function testing (PFT) diagnostic devices on the market from coVita, FutureMed, MGC Diagnostics, and Vitalograph.
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RT 2023 Product Focus: The Digital Edition
RT’s 2023 Product Focus provides a detailed look at 42 of the newest medical devices, including 18 exclusive products not available in the print edition.
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RT 2023 May-June: The Digital Edition
In RT’s May-June 2023 issue, we cover the potential of vaping devices as smoking cessation aids; best practices for bubble CPAP use; plethysmography in the PFT lab; and infection control for intubated patients.
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ATS: Race, Ethnicity Should Not Be Factors in Spirometry Interpretation
The ATS says race and ethnicity should no longer be considered in spirometry interpretation, citing scientific evidence that shows superiority of a race-neutral approach to PFT interpretation.
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CHEST Updates Guideline for Managing Neuromuscular Weakness
The guideline contains 15 evidence-based recommendations, a good practice statement, and an ungraded consensus-based statement.
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Vitalograph, Morgan Scientific Partner on New PFT Products
The Vitalograph Morgan PFT Series includes the VitaloROV and the VitaloLAB, which offer full PFT testing capabilities, including spirometry, DLCO, MBN2, and more.
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RT 2023 January-February: The Digital Edition
In RT’s January-February 2023 issue, RTs offer 5 tips for measuring spirometry and 8 considerations for delivering oxygen therapy to COPD patients; airway clearance options for bronchiectasis; and cylinder-free solutions for nitric oxide delivery.
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Caire Completes Acquisition of MGC Diagnostics
Oxygen delivery leader Caire Inc has finalized its acquisition of MGC Diagnostics Holdings Inc, adding the company’s portfolio of noninvasive cardiorespiratory diagnostic systems and accessories.
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