VIASYS Healthcare Respiratory Technologies Division Introduces Vmax Spectra.Business Editors & Health/Medical Writers YORBA LINDA, Calif.--(BW HealthWire)--April 15, 2002 VIASYS Healthcare Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :VAS vas (vas) pl. va´ sa [L.] vessel.va´sal vas aber´rans 1. a blind tubule sometimes connected with the epididymis; a vestigial mesonephric tubule. 2. ) Respiratory Technologies Division introduced its SensorMedics Vmax Spectra, continuing the best-selling Vmax tradition with the latest breakthrough in sensor technology, unparalleled accuracy and precision. "The Vmax heritage is one of commitment to provide the highest standard of diagnostic equipment available," said Larry Murdock, marketing vice president. "With the Vmax Spectra, we now offer state of the art instrumentation with advanced technology for lung function testing." Spectra's technology includes the exclusive new molar-mass flow sensor with dynamic BTPS BTPS Body Temperature and Pressure Saturated BTPS Body Temperature, Ambient Pressure BTPS Bukit Timah Primary School (Singapore) BTPS Barauni Thermal Power Station (India) correction & instantaneous ambient corrections (patent-pending). Kelvin-sensing technology eliminates the influence of electrical artifact while a high-speed sensor corrects for changes in inspired and expired gas ex·pired gas n. 1. A gas that has been expired from the lungs. 2. See mixed expired gas. temperatures. The use of the anemometer anemometer: see wind. anemometer Instrument for measuring the speed of airflow. The most familiar instruments for measuring wind speeds are the revolving cups that drive an electric generator (useful range approximately 5–100 knots). as the premier mass flow-measuring sensor is one of SensorMedics' most significant engineering advances for pulmonary function, respiratory mechanics, cardio-pulmonary exercise testing and nutritional assessment nutritional assessment Oncology The profiling of a Pt's current nutritional status and risk of malnutrition and cancer cachexia. See Cachexia, Malnutrition. . With respiratory illnesses among the fastest growing diseases, the advances in Vmax Spectra sensor technology allows for more comprehensive testing capabilities, the ability to test smaller and sicker patients, and simultaneous measurement of pulmonary function and exercise capacity; useful measurement for endurance limitations related to asthma. Cost of operation remains low because no chemicals, reagents or consumables are required. VIASYS Healthcare Respiratory Technologies Division combines more than 40 years of experience in the design, manufacture and marketing of products for the diagnosis and treatment of respiratory disorders. VIASYS Healthcare is a global, research-based medical technology company focused in respiratory technology, neuro-care and medical/surgical products. VIASYS' products are marketed under well-recognized brand names such as SensorMedics, Bird, Bear, Nicolet, and Jaeger jaeger (yā`gər), common name for several members of the family Stercorariidae, member of a family of hawklike sea birds closely related to the gull and the tern. The skua is also a member of this family. . VIASYS has headquarters in Conshohocken, Pa. Further information is available at www.viasyshealthcare.com. |
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