Micro Lab Lit Sept04

MicroLab
The world’s most versatile
portable Spirometer
MicroLab
A new generation
Spirometer designed for
the professional
Child incentive animatio
In-built high
resolution printer
MicroLab Cat. No. ML3500
Features
Developed for the professional, the new
• High resolution printer
generation MicroLab employs Micro Medical’s
• Text entry, enabling comment writing
acclaimed precision Gold Standard Digital Volume
Transducer which is especially suited to measuring
very low flow rates in patients with COPD.
• Internationally recognised on-screen test
quality assurance prompts for poor test
attempts (e.g. slow start, abrupt end etc.)
• Bronchodilator and/or steroid assessment
The MicroLab has a class-leading, very high
resolution screen and can display both
Volume/Time and complete Flow/Volume Loops
(using either the open or closed loop test
techniques).The instrument can measure up to 36
• Predicted value and language selection
• Body mass index and dyspnoea
score calculation
• Lung age assessment and textual result
interpretation by ATS10, BTS-NICE11 or Enright12
parameters and has a database storage capacity for
over 1000 patients. A built-in high resolution
printer delivers hard copy results. A4 sized
• Fully customisable printout format
• Complete with all accessories in a sturdy
carry case
printouts can be obtained directly via Hewlet
Packard or Canon printers. (compatible models
specified by Micro Medical).
• Optional Spida 5 spirometry PC software
• SpidaXpert interpretation and diagnostic
upgrade available for Spida 5
A new child incentive graphical display is featured
and an optional Airway Resistance measurement
module is offered.
Offered as an option for MicroLab is Spida 5, a
powerful Spirometry PC software package.
Available as an upgrade for Spida 5 is SpidaXpert,
an advanced interpretation and diagnostic
Text and number
entry keys
program for spirometry.
A new child incentive graphical display is featured
and an optional Airway Resistance measurement
module is offered.
A comprehensive range of advanced features
normally only seen on more expensive laboratory
Setting new standards in spirometry
based equipment are included in MicroLab (of
The new Gold Standard transducer from Micro Medical gives the most pr
measurements for your Asthma and COPD patients.
which there are more than 40,000 units in use
around the world).
Especially effective at low flows, it complies with all current ATS and othe
for accuracy. This means that Micro Medical’s world beating spirometers
accurate respiratory measurement - bar none.
The new generation of portable precision
Spirometers are here – NOW !
Digital Volume Transducer Spirometers are NOT ALL THE SAME
ive animation
Built-in internationally
recognised test quality prompts
Audio
alarm
1. Open loop spirometry
6. Comprehensive results screen
2. Closed loop spirometry
7. Patient data entry screen
3. Relaxed inspiratory/expiratory
8. Airway resistance results screen
High Visibility
Screen
Screen
function keys
Screen
navigation
keys
vital capacity
(with optional MicroRint module)
Rechargeable
battery
Indicator light
4. Simple parameter selection
9. Airway Resistance waveform
(with optional MicroRint module)
es the most precise volume and flow
ATS and other recognised international standards
spirometers are the definitive benchmark for
L THE SAME.
5. Easy system customisation
Spida 5 - SpidaXpert
Very user-friendly,
advanced features
Spida 5 is the highest quality advanced Spirometry software you
can buy.The 32-bit package is simple to use and employs a state
Fully searchable
Patient Database
Animated child
incentive window
Previous tests
of the art multi-window, screen interface.
Best volume
time curve
Up to 41 Spirometry indices can be measured, previous test
curves overlaid for comparison and both open and closed
Flow/Volume Loop test techniques used.
Three types of animated child incentive devices and the long
term trending of patient results also feature Spida 5 can be easily
linked to other patient journal or GP administration systems,
occupational health systems or other medical databases.
Spida 5 is compatible with Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, Me,
XP and NT and will link to all Micro Medical Spirometers*
Offered as an optional upgrade for Spida 5 is SpidaXpert a
comprehensive, quality assurance, interpretation and diagnostic
software program for spirometry. Developed in partnership with
a prestigious group of Dutch Respiratory Physicians13, SpidaXpert
automatically assesses the quality and reproducibility of the
spirometry tests according to international standards. Concise
analysis and diagnosis is achieved using clear coloured graphical
Results analysis
Predicted area
Amendable notes
Spida 5 Cat. No. SD5000
indicators and comprehensive textual interpretation.
Features
SpidaXpert which includes all the features of Spida5, is a powerful
support tool, a true physicians friend.
• Multi-window layout is extremely easy and fast to use
• Animated child incentive display
• Real-time Flow/Volume and Volume/Time traces
• Open and closed Flow/Volume loop test technique is
possible
System Requirements
• Overlaying of previous test curves for comparison
• Processor: Pentium 133 MHz
• Long term trending facility
• Ram: 32 MB
• CD-ROM: 4x or faster
• Free Disk Space: 50MB
• Video: SVGA 800x600, 256 colours
• One free serial port for standard Spirometers
• One free USB port and USB Supported Operating
System, for USB enabled Spirometers.
* Spida 5 and SpidaXpert are compatible with all Micro Medical
spirometers except the Micro and Micro DiaryCard.
• Lung age calculation and textual interpretation
• Powerful search capability
• Up to 41 spirometry parameters can be measured
• Can be easily linked to other patient journal or GP
administration systems, occupational health systems
or other medical databases
• Configurable printout format
• SpidaXpert interpretation and diagnostic upgrade
available for Spida 5 (Cat. No. SD5000XP) or as a
complete product including Spida 5 features
All flow
volume loops
Best flow
volume loop
MicroRint
A simple test to measure
airway resistance
Available for MicroLab is the optional MicroRint
module for the easy measurement of airway
MicroRint Module Cat. No. MRT6000
resistance.
Features
Micro Medical’s unique design has taken a hitherto
specialised measurement out of the pulmonary
function laboratory and into the clinic or home.
MicroRint enables airway resistance to be
• Rechargeable battery or mains usage
• Bacteriological viral filters to eliminate cross infection fears
• Predicted values with pre-and post- bronchodilator analysis
• Configurable measurement methodology
without effort or technique from the patient.The
• 1000+ test memory with results printout direct to Canon or
Hewlett Packard printers – compatible models specifiied by
Micro Medical
subject simply breathes passively through a
• Optional Rida, database and analysis software
measured with the same ease as peak flow but
mouthpiece or facemask.The result is automatically
computed and displayed against predicted normal
values.The procedure, that can be performed on
neonates to adults, takes only a few minutes.
Available as an option for the MicroRint
module is Rida, a comprehensive database
and analysis software package.
In this method airway resistance is
determined by a momentary
interruption to flow (Q) in the
airways. At this point alveolar
pressure (Pa) equilibrates with
the pressure in the airways and
the mouth (PaO) and airway
resistance (kPa/1/s) is calculated from
PaO/Q (pressure/flow).
Results using MicroRint correlate well with other
airway resistance methods7 and with other
measurements of lung function such as FEV1.8
To know more about MicroRint
please visit www.micromedical.co.uk
Bibliography
Specifications
1 Dirksen A, Madsen F, Pedersen OF,Vedel AM, Jenson AK.
Spirometry
Long term performance of a hand held Spirometer.Thorax
Measurements:
VC, FEV0.75, FEV1, FEV3, FEV6, FVC, PEF FEV0.75/VC, FEV0.75/FVC, FEV1/VC, FEV1/FVC,
1996;51:973-976.
FEV3/VC, FEV3/FVC, FEV0.75/FEV6, FEV1/FEV6, MEF75, MEF50, MEF25, MEF25-75,
Tests per subject:
FEF50/VC, FEF50FVC, MVVind, FET, MET, IC, FIV1, FIVC, PIF, FIV1,/FIVC, FIF25, FIF50,
2 Otulana BA, Higenbottam T, Ferrari L.The use of home
FIF75, FIF50/MEF50,VT, ERV, IRV [all expiratory measurements with baseline, post
Spirometry in detecting acute lung rejection and infection
bronchodilator 1 and 2, % predicted, % change and normal range]
following heart-lung transplantation. Chest 1990;97:953-7.
VC-unlimited (best reported) FVC-unlimited (best 3 from baseline, post 1
and post 2 tests)
3 Pollard AJ, Mason NP, Barry PW, Pollard RC, Collier DJ,
Fraser RS, Miller MR, Milledge JS. Effect of altitude on
spirometric parameters and the performance of peak flow
Predicted Values:
Various – depends upon national preference (Including NHANES III)
Transducer:
Micro Medical Gold Standard Bi-Directional Digital Volume
Resolution:
10ml volume 0.03l/s flow
Accuracy:
+/-3%.To ATS recommendations – Standardisation of spirometry 1994 update for
meters.Thorax 1996;51:175-178.
4 Godschalk, L, Brackel HJL, Peters JCK, Bogaard JM.
Assessment of accuracy and applicability of a portable
electronic diary card Spirometer for Asthma treatment.
Respiratory Medicine, 1996;90:619-622.
flows and volumes
5 Morris JF,Temple W. Spirometric ‘Lung Age’ estimation for
motivating smoking cessation. Preventative Medicine,
1995;14 655-662.
General
6 BTS Guidelines for the management of Chronic
Storage :
1000 patients’ tests including Flow/Volume loops and Volume/Time curves
Printer Output:
For the latest listing of compatible Canon and Hewlett Packard printers please visit
Group of the Standards of Care Committee of the BTS)
the Micro Medical website at www.micromedical.co.uk
Thorax 1997;53 (Suppl 5):S4-6.
Display:
High resolution graphic LCD 240x160 pixels
Power Supply:
100-240V, 0.5A, 50-60Hz. Output 9V 1.12A (Class 1)
Battery Pack:
Rechargeable NiMH 7.2V 1A-HR
Dimensions:
150 x 251 x 40 mm.Transducer 50 x 60 x 90mm
Weight:
Unit weight 0.75kg. Packed weight 2.55kg
Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (The COPD Guidelines
7 Wilson CM, Bakewell SE, Mr Miller etal.Increased resting
bronchial tone in normal subjects acclimatised to altitude.
Thorax 2002, 57: 400-404.
8 Bent Klug and Hans Bisgaard. Measurement of Lung
Function in Awake 2-4 Year-Old Asthmatic Children
During Methacholine Challenge and Acute Asthma.
Paediatric Pulmonology 21:290-300 (1996).
Temperature:
0
0
0 to +40 C
9 Edward R. Carter, Arlene A. Stecenko, Brad H. Pollock,
Marc J. Jaeger. Evaluation of the Interrupter Technique for
the Use of Assessing Airway Obstruction in Children.
Paediatric Pulmonology 17:211-217 (1994).
Operating
Humidity:
30% to 90% RH
0
0
Storage Temperature: 0 to +70 C
10 American Thoracic Society. Standardization of
spirometry: 1994 update. Am J Respir Crit Care Med
1995; 152: 1107-1136.
Storage Humidity:
10% to 90% RH
11 National clinical guideline on management of chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease in primary and secondary
care (National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) /British
Thoracic Society (BTS) Thorax 2004;59(Suppl l): 1-232 doi:
The MicroLab (Cat. No. ML3500 ) is part of an extensive range of respiratory monitoring equipment manufactured
by Micro Medical Ltd.
Micro Medical Ltd pursues a policy of continuing improvement in design, production and performance of its products.The right is therefore reserved
to vary details at any time and without notice.
10.1136/thx.2004.022707
12 Office spirometry, a practical guide of the selection and
use off spirometers. Paul Enright
13 Members of the Dutch consensus group can be found
by visiting ww.spirxpert.com/spirxpertgroup.htm
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