Components:

• Unit for measuring diffusion capacity and lung volume including quick and precise He, CO and O2 analysers. The unit is assembled on an adjustable support arm.
• Computer (Pentium computer), printer and monitor on an ergonomic, smoothly-running trolley
• Easy-to-learn recording and analysis software incl. data management, calibration and ReportDesigner

Designed to Meet Every Requirement

MasterScreen PFT is a powerful diffusion and lung volume measuring system that can grow with your requirements and can be expanded up to a versatile lung function and ergospirometry system. With the MasterScreen family you are free to add whatever option whenever you want. If you have so far been of the opinion that diffusion measurements are too expensive, the compact and favourably-priced MasterScreen PFT will quickly reverse your view. The standard version allows you to perform the classic Single Breath Diffusion measurement, which becomes more and more important for pulmonary function testing - not only due to the recent ATS and ERS recommendations. MasterScreen PFT quickly and efficiently measures Diffusion Capacity via the Single Breath Diffusion method. In addition to the Transfer Factor further static lung volumes, such as FRC, RV and TLC can be determined by gas dilution. This includes CO2 scrubbing and O2 supply, controlled by the included O2 sensor. Optionally, Diffusion Capacity can also be measured via the DCO Re-breathing Method (multiple breaths). Diffusion measurements can be used effectively whenever diffusion is suspected to be impaired, i.e. mainly in patients suffering from pulmonary fibrosis or pulmonary emphysema. Indication of therapy, trend and assessment play a decisive role. To broaden your diagnostic spectrum, the system can be equipped with a Bodyplethysmography option and/or a CPX option.

Easy Without Compromises

Although in principle very complex, the Single Breath Diffusion measurement can be easily and quickly performed thanks to the powerful LAB software, which needs almost no preparation time. What if your patient's cooperation was poor? As a gas mixture has to be inhaled with every measurement, the test cannot be repeated as often as desired. However, even for this problem MasterScreen PFT offers a solution: The training mode: Just start a training sequence which simulates a measurement. The only difference is that the patient inhales ambient air instead of the gas mixture. In this way, the patient can be perfectly trained and prepared for the actual measurement. And if, nevertheless, several measurements are required, 'bad' trials can be deactivated via a mouse click, i.e. they will not be included in the calculation.

The Options

The optional DCO-Rebreathing method allows you to simultaneously measure diffusion and lung volumes by the multiple breath helium dilution technique, expecially in patients who cannot perform a breath holding manoeuvre.

An ideal supplement of your MasterScreen PFT is the Impulse Oscillometry Option (IOS), which measures respiratory mechanics independent of cooperation and therefore is especially suited to be used with children, in the field of intensive care or directly at the bedside. IOS measures the parameters Zrs (respiratory impedance), Rz (central resistance) and Rp (peripheral resistance), which allow you to detect early stages of airway diseases and is therefore especially recommended for early diagnosis and prevention. Furthermore, provocation measurements can be quickly and easily performed with the Bronchial Test program and APSpro. The program shows on-line dose-response graphs and calculates automatically the threshold dose PD/PC.